Supply Chain Manufactuirng Engineer

Currently located in Titchfield, Hampshire, Eaton’s Aerospace business stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. Our site is undergoing a significant and exciting transformation as we relocate to a newly constructed facility in Daedalus. This state‑of‑the‑art site will serve as the Centre of Excellence for aerospace manufacturing across Europe, marking a new era of innovation and excellence. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary‑wing aircraft.

We boast extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types.

We are seeking a highly skilled Transitions/Supply Chain - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer to lead the introduction of Sub‑Contract operations within the current manufacturing processes as well as supporting the Transitions buying team when moving product to a new supplier. You will collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, design engineering, and quality to deliver smooth process transitions that meet programme schedule, and performance goals.

• Define production/sub‑con process flow and routings.
• Support supply chain with technical queries supporting the need for permits/concessions/design updates.
• Partner with Goods Receiving and Stores via MRB meetings.
• Evaluate and execute stock salvage.
• Generate rework process routings driven by delivery requirements.

• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient production for aerospace components and assemblies.
• Highlight and review appropriate tooling, fixturing and equipment used that may be beneficial to supplier.
• Support MRB (Material Review Board) process, reviewing, investigating and salvaging non‑conforming supplied product.
• Support suppliers root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions using structured problem solving (8D, 5 Why, DMAIC).
• Specify and validate live Permits, Concessions, SOPs and specifications meet drawing requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with aerospace standards (AS9100, NADCAP, internal specs).
• Support FAIR activities, and production readiness reviews.

• Coordinate with supply chain and suppliers to ensure manufacturability and process capability.
• Partner with operations to ensure smooth handover from in house manufacture to sub‑contract supply ensuring delivery requirements are met.
• Work closely with Quality to ensure non‑compliant product follows correct MRB procedures and is flowed back correctly to the supply chain.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering and Manufacturing when conflicts occur with design intent and drawing requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in aerospace or a similarly regulated mechanical manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience and involvement with Sub‑Contractors.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as:
  • Assembly & integration
  • Fuel systems
  • Special processes (heat treatment, surface finishing, part marking, etc.)
• Working knowledge of materials planning systems (MRP/ERP).
• Experience in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) related activities, Risk Assessments, FMEAs, SPC, Continuous Improvement etc.
• Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g. AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast paced environments.
• Detail oriented with a passion for process excellence.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great company benefits
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible
• We make your growth matter – We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and…