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Manufacturing Engineer
July 28, 2025 | Comments Off on Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Type: Full time, Variable Days
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Location: Derby
Salary: £35k - £40k
Sector: Aerospace
We're seeking a forward-thinking Manufacturing Engineer to join our client's high-performance team at their Derby facility. As the Manufacturing Engineer you'll contribute to the design, development, and optimisation of complex aerospace components that power the future of flight.
As a Manufacturing Engineer you will work as part of a wider team liaising with internal groups, suppliers, and customers as appropriate.
This position is pivotal to ensuring that processes used, and products produced throughout their manufacturing cycle meet the applicable quality standards required by our internal procedures, customers & regulatory bodies with the overall aim of enhancing customer satisfaction.
Working in a team environment you will be instrumental in the resolution of manufacturing issues, performing thorough root cause analysis and the implementation of robust corrective & preventative actions.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead project based NPI in-load through gated process and presenting weekly updates to stakeholders.
- Develop manufacturing processes.
- Shopfloor manufacturing support as and when needed.
- Assures product conformance by implementing effective processes.
- Understand and implement customer and regulatory specifications to maintain product integrity.
- Create and review manufacturing routings and BOMs
- Create and review FAIR documentation in line with NPI process.
- Create and maintain effective PFMEA's, including DCM's and Control plans and process flows.
- Create in-process inspection plans; final inspection plans; SOPs; data cards.
- Implement ECRs as required.
- Support NCR closure by investigation and disposition non-conforming product using 5Y, 3C, 8D as applicable, and implement effective RCCA including submission of concession/deviation permit applications as applicable.
- Participate in meetings including daily SQCDP production board meetings.
- Comply with all relevant internal rules, policy and procedures, including those related to Health and Safety, Data Protection and issued Employee Handbook.
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes Required:
- Aerospace industry experience.
- Sheet metal/machining, including special processes experience.
- Project management skills.
- CAD experience (2D and 3D).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organisational skills, with ability to multitask.
- Outstanding decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Work Pattern:
Monday to Friday
7am-4pm Monday to Thursday, 7am-12pm Friday
or
8am-5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-1pm Friday
Benefits of the Role:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Flexible working options
- Professional development and training opportunities
- A supportive team environment focused on innovation and excellence
- The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge aerospace programs
About us:
Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.
If you are interested in hearing more about the Manufacturing Engineer role, please contact Josh on 020 7248 0000.