Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer (Composites) / Darwen / £40,000 to £50,000 Per Annum D.O.E. / Permanent / 4-Day Working Week

Are you an experienced Composites Manufacturing Engineer looking to play a key role in producing advanced aerospace components for civil and defence applications?

Brookhouse Aerospace is a highly respected aerospace manufacturer, and we are seeking a talented engineer to join our growing team in Darwen.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge composite materials, drive process improvements, and help deliver world-class products in a fast-paced, high-precision environment.

Better still, you’ll enjoy a 4-day working week, excellent benefits and the chance to make a real impact on manufacturing performance and innovation.

The Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be responsible for developing, optimising and supporting composite manufacturing processes to ensure products are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll work closely with design, production and quality teams, taking ownership of process improvements and supporting the introduction of new manufacturing techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and improve composite manufacturing processes
Support layup, curing, machining and bonding operations
Design tooling, fixtures and production equipment
Analyse manufacturing performance and implement improvements
Investigate and resolve process and production issues
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve quality
Ensure compliance with aerospace standards including AS9100
Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation and work instructions
Provide technical support and guidance to production teams
What We’re Looking For:

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline
Experience within composite manufacturing, ideally in aerospace
Knowledge of carbon fibre, fibreglass and advanced composite materials
Experience with processes such as hand layup, RTM, AFP and autoclave curing
CAD experience for tooling and fixture design
Understanding of aerospace quality standards including AS9100 and NADCAP
Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Excellent communication and teamworking abilities
What’s On Offer:

Competitive salary based on experience
Permanent opportunity
4-day working week (37 hours)
Overtime opportunities
28 days holiday (based on 4-day week)
Long service awards
Life insurance
Cash plan benefits
Occupational health support
Employee referral scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
What’s Next?

If you’re looking to join an innovative aerospace business where your expertise will make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take your engineering career to the next level
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed