A leading company in the Power Generation sector is currently seeking a Blade Manufacture Engineer to join their organisation in an exciting role to provide interface between Technology and Manufacturing units.

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Processes in the Blades Critical Technology group you will provide effective introduction of new blade features into manufacture, with improvements in time to manufacture and improvements to manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

·Development of improved blade manufacturing processes.
·Analysis of different manufacturing methods.
·Interfacing with manufacturing units, other Critical Technologies and other TMG functions.
·Optimisation of execution processes, including CAD/ CAM.
·Factory and supplier qualification.
·Handling of NCRs and MCRs.
·Advising factories on new equipment and new processes.
·Arranging machining trials, material substitutions, etc.


Educational Requirements

Preferably with a relevant degree qualification you will ideally have knowledge and experience of related manufacturing environment, preferably turbomachinery.

Technical skills / competencies

·Knowledge of processes and quality requirements of component manufacture; principally turbomachinary blades.
·Knowledge of design tools; particularly for turbine and/ or compressor blades.
·Knowledge of materials used for turbomachinery components; and their method of manufacture.
·Familiar with general principles of steam and gas turbine design.
·Good mathematical; problem solving and software skills.
·General knowledge of turbomachinery.
·General computer skills.
·CAD / CAM experience.

Behavioural skills / competencies

·Good communication skills. Ability to communicate appropriately with engineering design, logistics, machine shops, etc.
·Ability to work in a team.
·Willingness to travel.
·Working knowledge of German language preferable.

As well as a competitive salary, you will receive paid overtime, pension and other benefits