Manufacturing Engineer - #1712856

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace

Location: South Birmingham

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking to work at the cutting edge of aerospace engineering?

We’re recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a high-performance team dedicated to driving process innovation, product quality, and production efficiency in a precision aerospace manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in both the optimisation of current operations and the industrialization of new product introductions (NPI).

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Lead and support New Product Introductions (NPI) including tooling, validation, and process development.
• Drive lean and continuous improvement initiatives (RFT, waste reduction, kaizen, value stream mapping).
• Apply APQP, PPAP, and FMEA methodologies to ensure process and product readiness.
• Implement and maintain process documentation (SOPs, work instructions, routings).
• Troubleshoot production issues using structured problem-solving methods (8D, DMAIC).
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).

About You:

• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience operating in aerospace, automotive, or precision engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, process control, and statistical techniques.
• Proficient with engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experienced in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and process validation.

Desirable:

• Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Understanding of special processes (e.g., forging, heat treatment, machining).

What’s on Offer:

• A dynamic environment working on cutting-edge aerospace components.
• Involvement in capital investment and innovation projects.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and benefits package.

Ready to engineer the future of aerospace manufacturing?

Apply now to take the next step in your career.