Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where you can make a real impact on manufacturing performance and efficiency?
We’re supporting a specialist aerospace manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to join their engineering team.
What’s the role all about?
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll support manufacturing operations by developing, improving and maintaining robust production processes across the business.
You’ll work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste and support the successful delivery of high-quality products within a regulated manufacturing environment.
This is a varied role offering exposure to process improvement, root cause analysis, production support and New Product Introduction activities.
Key responsibilities
Support and improve manufacturing processes across production operations
Drive continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency, quality and output
Support production teams with technical and process engineering expertise
Investigate manufacturing and quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness activities
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including process instructions and routings
Analyse production data and KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Support PFMEA, Control Plans and process validation activities
Work closely with Quality, Production and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
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 engineering environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies
Problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
Desirable
Aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
Understanding of PFMEA, Control Plans and process capability
Experience with ERP or manufacturing systems
Exposure to Six Sigma or continuous improvement tools
About you
You’re proactive, technically minded and enjoy solving manufacturing challenges while improving operational performance.
You’ll be:
Analytical and detail-focused
Organised and solutions-driven
Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
A strong communicator and team player
Passionate about continuous improvement
Salary and benefits
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Training and development opportunities
Supportive engineering environment
Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace manufacturing projects
Interested?
If you’re a Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next opportunity 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
£45000.00 - £48000.00 per year