Jobs in Kilverstone

About the role

As our Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the design, development, and optimisation of production and assembly lines for all our aircraft seating programmes for new and existing products as well supporting the day-to-day activities and running of our assembly production line. Working closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams, you will ensure efficient, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing processes are developed and maintained.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

In your role as our Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

* Provide day-to-day engineering support to the production environment

* Develop, improve, and optimise manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and repeatability

* Support the manufacture of carbon fibre components

* Assist in compression moulding processes, including operation and optimisation of heated hydraulic presses

* Ensure correct handling, storage, and preparation of composite materials in line with process requirements

* Interpret and work from engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation

* Support the design and implementation of tooling, jigs, and fixtures

* Assist with new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process development, validation, and documentation

* Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, waste reduction, efficiency improvements)

* Support root cause analysis and problem-solving for production issues

* Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and regulatory standards

* Create and maintain work instructions and manufacturing documentation

* Collaborate closely with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth production flow

About you

To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a manufacturing engineering capacity, a passion for innovation, problem solving abilities and drive for operational excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Technical experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification (university degree) and/or background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical) or a relevant (IMechE) or (IET) qualification / Apprenticeship or equivalent vocational training.

Exposure to NPI (New Product Introduction) activities

Understanding of carbon fibre composites, particularly prepreg systems

Basic knowledge of compression moulding processes, ideally using heated hydraulic presses

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

Awareness of manufacturing process control and quality requirements

Understanding of tooling, layup techniques, and manufacturing principle

Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts

Desirable:

Experience in aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environments

Experience working with composite manufacturing processes in industry

Knowledge of composite defect modes and inspection techniques

Familiarity with process validation and documentation

Awareness of DFM/A (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) principles

Experience with ERP/MRP systems or manufacturing software

Personal skills / attributes:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Good communication skills, with the ability to work across engineering and production teams

Proactive, “can-do” attitude with a willingness to learn

Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Strong sense of accountability and ownership

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Good organisational and time management skills

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

We really want to hear from you, so don’t miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Manufacturing Engineer position. Come on a journey with us and be part of delivering our defined business and sales targets to continue our journey of growth.

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