Manufacturing Engineer

Outside IR35 | 6-Month Contract |
Immediate Start |
BPSS Required

We are seeking an experienced Composites Manufacturing Engineer to support a leading aerospace manufacturing business on an initial 6-month contract.

An immediate start is required, and the successful candidate must be able to obtain and successfully complete BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) checks.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a technically advanced aerospace environment, supporting the development, implementation and optimisation of composite manufacturing processes for both civil and defence aerospace applications.

The successful candidate will work closely with design, engineering, production and quality teams to improve manufacturing capability, resolve technical challenges and ensure composite components are manufactured efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

• Develop, implement and optimise manufacturing processes for composite materials and components.
• Support and refine composite manufacturing methods, including hand layup, curing, machining and bonding.
• Design and develop tooling, fixtures and equipment to support manufacturing operations.
• Conduct process trials and validate new manufacturing methods against quality, cost and performance requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues relating to composite materials, processes and equipment.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve production efficiency, reduce waste and enhance product quality.
• Work alongside Quality teams to ensure compliance with aerospace standards, including AS9100 and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process specifications and quality control plans.
• Provide technical guidance and support to production teams on composite manufacturing processes and best practices.

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3 years' experience within composite manufacturing engineering, ideally within aerospace.
• Strong understanding of composite materials, including carbon fibre, fibreglass and advanced polymers.
• Experience with composite manufacturing processes such as hand layup, Automated Fibre Placement (AFP), Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) and autoclave curing.
• Proficiency in CAD software for tooling and fixture design.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards, ideally AS9100 and NADCAP.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex manufacturing challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams.
• Available for an immediate start.
• Able to successfully complete BPSS security checks.

• Contract Length: Initial 6 months
• IR35 Status: Outside IR35
• Start Date: Immediate
• Security Clearance: BPSS checks required
• Working Pattern: 4-day working week
• Overtime: Available at enhanced rates