Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Thatcham

Location: Thatcham Salary: Circa £55,000 (flexible)

Are you passionate about delivering complex manufacturing projects within the Aerospace and Space sectors?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking Engineering & Manufacturing Company (based near Thatcham) that plays a key role in cutting-edge engineering solutions, partnering Global Names in the Space & Aerospace Industry. You ll be part of a dedicated team of Manufacturing Engineers
, managing 4-6 concurrent projects from initial quote through to handover into production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys front-end involvement and has strong project management capability.

What you re doing as Manufacturing Engineer

• Managing manufacturing projects from NPI through to production handover
• Leading quoting, planning and resource coordination activities
• Liaising with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
• Overseeing process engineering aspects and driving continuous improvement
• Working closely with operations once projects move into production

What we re looking for in a Manufacturing Engineer

• Degree or HND in Engineering
• NPI and process engineering experience within and/or supplying into the Aerospace or Space Industries (or similar high-regulation industry)
• Strong experience with machining processes (CNC or similar)
• Exposure to additive manufacturing would be beneficial
• Practical knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to obtain UK security clearance (essential for certain projects)

What s on offer for the successful Manufacturing Engineer

• Salary circa £55,000 (flexible)
• 5% matched pension
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus statutory days and Christmas shutdown
• Hours:
  
  08:30-16:30 Mon-Thu, 08:30-16:00 Fri (39 hours per week)
• On-site 5 days per week

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative projects in a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real impact.

Location
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Based in Thatcham - commutable from Reading, Basingstoke, Swindon, Oxford, Andover and surrounding areas (circa 60 minutes drive).

If you re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer role that offers challenge, variety and the chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace and space projects, apply below today.