Manufacturing Engineer

We're hiring on behalf of a fast-growing, dynamic aerospace manufacturer based in Blackburn.

Under ambitious new leadership, this business is investing heavily in efficiency, operational excellence, and advanced manufacturing — and now they're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer with a focus on jigs and fixtures to help drive that transformation.

• Excellent pension
• Backing from leadership committed to real investment in innovation
• Be part of a business on a serious upward trajectory
• The opportunity to directly influence manufacturing efficiency and product quality

If you enjoy designing and optimising manufacturing processes, this is your role. You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and improving jigs, fixtures, and tooling to ensure production is accurate, efficient, and repeatable. You’ll work closely with production teams to implement solutions that improve quality, speed, and safety on the shop floor.

• Designing, prototyping, and maintaining jigs, fixtures, and tooling for aerospace manufacturing
• Working with production teams to identify process improvements and efficiency gains
• Leading projects that optimise workflow, assembly processes, and equipment utilisation
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives by improving tools, layouts, and work instructions

• Strong background in manufacturing, ideally in aerospace or high‑precision engineering
• Hands‑on experience with tooling, jigs, fixtures, and machining processes
• Engineering qualifications are preferred, but practical experience is highly valued
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset with a passion for improving processes and manufacturing quality

Want to shape the future of a modern aerospace manufacturer and design tools that make a real difference? Apply now to join as a Manufacturing Engineer.