Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking to step into a senior-level role within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment? You enjoy leading improvement projects, solving complex manufacturing challenges and driving operational performance? We are supporting a specialist aerospace manufacturing business who are looking to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their engineering team.

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality and output
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness activities
• Investigate production and process issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and waste reduction initiatives
• Support PFMEA, Control Plans and process documentation
• Analyse manufacturing data and KPIs to identify improvement opportunities
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to support operational performance
• Support tooling, equipment and process validation activities
• Mentor and support junior engineering team members
• Ensure compliance with quality, environmental and health & safety standards

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering
• Experience with in a manufacturing or aerospace engineering environment
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving tools
• Knowledge of PFMEA, process control and manufacturing documentation
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to lead technical projects and support cross-functional teams

• Aerospace or regulated manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of AS9100 or similar quality standards
• Experience mentoring or leading engineering teams
• CAD or process simulation experience
• Six Sigma or Lean qualifications

You're a proactive and technically capable engineer who enjoys improving processes and supporting manufacturing performance. You'll be:
Analytical and solutions-focused;
Organised and detail-oriented;
Comfortable leading projects and influencing change;
Collaborative and hands-on;
Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace manufacturing projects
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment

Interested? If you're an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenge within aerospace manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.