Methods Engineer

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Westerham, Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking Method and Material Planners for their Biggin Hill Service Centre in the UK. The successful candidates will assist with analyzing production methods, preparing documentation, and liaising with Methods Planners. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, experience in methods planning, and familiarity with tools like SAP and Catia. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in Methods, Material Planning, or related area.
• Thorough knowledge of Project Management principles.
• Manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to General Work Requirements.
• Assists with analyzing feasibility of production changes.
• Learns to analyze and estimate Program Change Requests.
• Directs Methods Planners in manufacturing document preparation.

Skills

Experience in Methods Planning

Knowledge of Project Management principles

Ability to read Engineering drawings

Knowledge of SAP

Knowledge of ACAD

Knowledge of Catia V4/V5

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Bombardier’s Business Aircraft London Service Centre in Biggin Hill is part of an award‑winning network and is the flagship of Bombardier’s European operation. This Base and Line Maintenance Centre is the fastest‑growing Service Centre in Europe and the largest Business Aircraft OEM in the UK. The facility has the capabilities to perform an array of maintenance checks, modifications and upgrades all from this site. Only 14 miles from London, Bombardier’s Biggin Hill Service Centre is ideally located to support operators in the UK region and beyond.

What are your contributions to the team?

• Adheres to General Work Requirements
• Assists with analyzing feasibility according to optimal methods by assessing the costs, impacts and risks of a change in production
• Assists with drafting the necessary working and repair documents
• Learns to analyze and estimate PCR (Program Change Request)
• Assists with analyzing equipment and workstation production capacity
• Assists with analyzing requirements and initiates productions tool purchase orders, including ECAAR (Emergency Capital Acquisition Authorization)
• Assists Methods Planners with tool designs
• Directs Methods Planners in the preparation and revision of manufacturing documents such as MIWOs, LOGs, TWOs, Set‑Up Documents (Mfg Work Orders, Work Instructions (LOGs) and Tooling Work Orders)

How to thrive in this role?

• Demonstrable experience in Methods, Material Planning, or related area
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering (preferred)
• Thorough knowledge of Project Management principles
• Knowledge of SAP, ACAD, Catia V4/V5
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering drawings and specifications
• Manufacturing background preferred

Bombardier is an equal opportunity employer and encourages persons of any race, religion, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age immigration status, disability or other applicable legally protected Characteristics to apply.

Whether your candidacy is moving on to the next step of the hiring process or not, we will keep you informed by email or by phone.
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Primary LocationBiggin Hill Service Center