Manufacturing Engineer

Description:

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for continuous improvement, process optimisation and problem solving?

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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