Manufacturing Engineer

Contract Duration: Until Feb 2027, and June 2027

X4 Manufacturing EngineersLocation: Titchfield site, UK - onsite full timePay Rate: Up to £38 p/h PAYE + Holiday Pay or £43.52 p/h including holiday pay (Equivalent to £50.49 p/h Umbrella)Engagement: PAYE onlyHours: 37hrs per week

We are seeking x4 highly capable Assembly & Test Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting all assembly areas with a focus on mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly and test processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational excellence and enabling the business to meet customer commitments. This role is responsible for providing day-to-day engineering support to production, ensuring products are delivered in line with schedule, quality, cost, and safety objectives, while driving continuous improvement in assembly, integration, and test performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support to assembly and test operations, ensuring production targets are achieved.
• Support mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, including sub-system integration, harnessing, and functional testing.
• Resolve technical issues on the shop floor, maintaining production flow and delivery performance.
• Generate and implement rework routings and instructions in line with delivery priorities.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and test procedures to ensure consistent and repeatable processes.
• Drive achievement of production KPIs including schedule adherence, cost control, and product quality.
• Provide technical support to operations, including the application of permits, concessions, and design updates

Manufacturing Engineering

• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient build of aerospace assemblies.
• Define and optimise assembly and test process flows, routings, and standard work.
• Identify and implement tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Support MRB activities, including investigation and disposition of non-conforming product.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Why, DMAIC).
• Define and validate permits, concessions, and SOPs to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet AS9100, NADCAP, and internal standards.
• Support FAIR activities and production readiness reviews.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve manufacturing and test issues
• Ensure effective management of non-conforming material through MRB processes and feedback loops.
• Work with Design Engineering to resolve design-for-assembly and testability challenges.
• Support production teams in achieving schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in aerospace or a similarly regulated mechanical manufacturing and electro-mechanical assembly and test environments.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as:
• Assembly and integration processes
• Fuel systems
• Functional and acceptance testing
• Engineering drawings and specifications
• BOMs and manufacturing routings
• Special processes (heat treatment, surface finishing, part marking, etc.)
• Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g. AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies (RCCA)
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems (MRP/ERP) and production processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast-paced environments.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for process excellence and continuous improvement

Additional info:

X3 roles currently have a duration until Feb 2027

X1 role current has a duration until June 2027.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK freely, adhering to ITAR restrictions.