Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Hayes, Middlesex
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer looking to develop your career within a world class aerospace environment? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading aerospace organisation in Hayes, supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Operations and Engineering teams, helping to optimise production, improve efficiency, and ensure the highest quality standards are maintained.

The Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting shop floor operations by developing manufacturing documentation, improving production processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions and tooling documentation.
Support production teams by investigating and resolving manufacturing issues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on engineering and operational projects.
Identify process improvements and implement efficiency-enhancing solutions.
Analyse production data and provide recommendations to improve performance.
Investigate non-conformities and implement corrective actions.
Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
Assist with workflow optimisation and manufacturing layout improvements.
Coordinate equipment maintenance activities.
Manage tooling information within SAP and other business systems.
Conduct process studies to identify and eliminate inefficiencies.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A minimum HND qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
CAD experience, ideally using SolidWorks.
Experience producing manufacturing instructions and tooling documentation.
Strong understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Knowledge of basic metrology and inspection techniques.
Experience using MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
A proactive approach with a continuous improvement mindset.

Desirable Experience

Aerospace manufacturing experience.
Knowledge of metal processing and surface finishing techniques.
Training in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement methodologies, or Statistical Process Control (SPC).
Experience with automation and process optimisation projects.
Interest or experience in tooling design.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary
Opportunity to work within a globally recognised aerospace organisation.
Exposure to cutting edge aerospace manufacturing processes.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Collaborative and supportive working environment.
Career progression within a growing engineering function.Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.

Apply today to take the next step in your engineering career
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