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Join Expleo’s Manufacturing Method Engineering Team



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Redefine manufacturing excellence

As a manufacturing method engineer, you enjoy using your skills in advanced manufacturing technology, lean manufacturing and operations management to design the most efficient tools and processes for manufacturing operations in the automotive, aerospace, railway, defence, and life science industries. 

You work alongside experts in production, quality, design, digital and the supply chain to guide the next-generation products such as aircraft, cars, ships and trains from design to delivery and beyond. 

Does that sound like we’re talking about you?

Well, you’re in the right place.

Expleo’s manufacturing method engineering team designs and delivers:

Nigel, Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Expleo

At Expleo, I appreciate that you're not just a number; management is approachable, and HR is supportive. Plus, I've had opportunities like representing the company at air shows, where I got to meet some great people from different teams.

A day in the life of an Expleo manufacturing method engineer

Morning
Checking emails, reviewing daily communications, and holding virtual team meetings to discuss any issues or requests from the factory floor or the engineering department.
Mid-morning
Conducting ad hoc meetings with customers and customer reviews with project management and technical teams. Offer insights and recommendations on optimising manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and quality.
Noon
Meeting with the design engineering team to discuss upcoming product launches or design changes and provide input on manufacturability and suggesting modifications to designs.
After lunch
Diving into data analysis. Reviewing performance metrics from the previous day or week to identify areas for improvement.
Afternoon
Creating a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for process improvement.
Mid-Afternoon
Carrying out risk opportunity meetings and identifying potential areas for project expansion and growth.
End of day
Outlining goals for the next day, providing updates on completed work, and contributing to reporting metrics.

Entry-level requirements​

HARD SKILLS

  • Engineering qualification 
  • Ability to read, interpret, and execute technical drawings and diagrams 
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment 
  • Familiarity with PLM tools 

SOFT SKILLS

  • Positive attitude  
  • Willingness to ask questions when necessary 
  • Being conscientious in work 
  • Strong communication skills 
  • Complex problem-solving abilities 
  • Critical mindset 
  • Attention to detail 

What you will be learning with our team

HARD SKILLS

  • Project and team management 
  • Product knowledge 
  • Industrial standards 
  • Risk management 

Sound exciting? We think so too!