Do you enjoy leading improvement projects, solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving operational performance?
We’re supporting a specialist aerospace manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their engineering team.
What’s the role all about?
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence across production operations.
You’ll be responsible for supporting manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, reducing waste and leading continuous improvement initiatives within a highly regulated engineering environment.
This role will also involve mentoring junior engineers, supporting New Product Introduction activities and working closely with Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to optimise manufacturing performance.
Key responsibilities
Lead and support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations
Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality and output
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness activities
Investigate production and process issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
Drive Lean Manufacturing and waste reduction initiatives
Support PFMEA, Control Plans and process documentation
Analyse manufacturing data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities
Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to support operational performance
Support tooling, equipment and process validation activities
Mentor and support junior engineering team members
Ensure compliance with quality, environmental and health & safety standards
What you’ll need
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:
Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering
Experience within a manufacturing or aerospace engineering environment
Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving tools
Knowledge of PFMEA, process control and manufacturing documentation
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead technical projects and support cross-functional teams
Desirable
Aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience
Knowledge of AS9100 or similar quality standards
Experience mentoring or leading engineering teams
CAD or process simulation experience
Six Sigma or Lean qualifications
About you
You’re a proactive and technically capable engineer who enjoys improving processes and supporting manufacturing performance.
You’ll be:
Analytical and solutions-focused
Organised and detail-oriented
Comfortable leading projects and influencing change
Collaborative and hands-on
Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence
Salary and benefits
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace manufacturing projects
Supportive and collaborative engineering environment
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenge within aerospace manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Salary description
£55000.00 - £58000.00 per year