Do you enjoy driving continuous improvement, solving technical production challenges and improving manufacturing processes?
We’re supporting a leading aerospace manufacturing business in Bedhampton who are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer on a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract.
What’s the role all about?
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, improving production processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site.
Working closely with Production, Quality, Suppliers and Customers, you’ll help ensure manufacturing and quality processes remain robust, efficient and compliant with industry standards.
This is a varied role where you’ll support both day-to-day manufacturing activities and longer-term improvement projects within a highly regulated engineering environment.
Key responsibilities
Support manufacturing operations with technical and process engineering expertise
Act as a liaison between Production, Quality, Suppliers and Customers on engineering issues
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and product lifecycle processes
Develop and improve manufacturing processes using Lean Manufacturing principles
Support PFMEA, Control Plans and Standard Operating Procedures
Analyse production and quality data to identify improvement opportunities
Lead and support continuous improvement and root cause investigations using tools such as:
8D
Six Sigma
A3
Root Cause Analysis
Support quality, environmental, health and safety systems across manufacturing operations
Participate in process and product audits
Support training relating to manufacturing and quality processes
Assist with validation and implementation of tooling, equipment and test systems
What you’ll need
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
Degree in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
Experience within a precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing environment
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies
Understanding of quality tools including:
PFMEA
Control Plans
Root Cause Analysis
Six Sigma tools
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
Aerospace industry experience
Knowledge of AS9100, EASA or ISO14001 standards
CAD experience
Audit experience or training
Experience working within cross-functional improvement teams
About you
You’re a proactive engineer who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges and improving processes.
You’ll be:
Technically minded and analytical
Detail-focused and organised
Comfortable working independently and within teams
Solutions-focused and improvement-driven
Confident communicating across multiple departments
Salary and benefits
Up to £44,190 per annum
6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment
Exposure to continuous improvement and advanced manufacturing projects
Supportive engineering team environment
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within aerospace manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
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Salary description
£39280.00 - £44190.00 per year