Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a skilled engineer with a strong background in aerospace manufacturing? Do you have experience with New Product Introduction and process improvement? Do you have hands‑on experience or strong knowledge with CNC Milling, Turning, and CAD/CAM? Then get in touch! Kingston Barnes are recruiting a senior manufacturing engineer for a client of ours in the Bristol area.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and launch of new components into production and managing the product development process. You will work closely with CNC programmers, production staff, and suppliers to ensure processes are reliable, efficient, and cost‑effective.

• Lead and manage the NPI process
• Identify areas of improvement and mitigate risks during the product development process, including potential issues with the manufacturing process
• Develop and improve current manufacturing processes
• Develop and maintain documentation, including process maps, routings, and work instructions
• Provide technical support to other departments when required
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager when required

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials and components in the aerospace industry
• Strong background in Milling/Turning and NPI Management with knowledge of APQP
• Experience with quality management systems including ISO 9001 and AS9100
• Experience with process design, optimisation and improvement
• Strong understanding of FMEA methodologies
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Familiar with 5S and lean principles with the ability to apply them in a manufacturing setting

• Salary up to £55,000
• 37-hour week:
  Monday-Thursday 07:30-16:00, Friday 07:30-12:30
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Health cash plan
• 2x salary death-in-service benefit
• Pension scheme

If you are interested, please call Josh Hoyle on  or apply online.

* Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.
* * Sponsorship is not available.*