Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace

We're currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team on a contract basis, providing day‑to‑day support across all operational areas of our Titchfield site.

This role requires someone with previous exposure to Assembly/Test Manufacturing Engineering environments, who can hit the ground running. Familiarity with LAIRs and FAIRs processes is essential.

• Provide proactive, hands‑on support to production areas to achieve output, quality, cost, and safety objectives
• Act on direction from Lead and Senior Manufacturing Engineers to maintain production performance targets
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all manufacturing documentation and system transactions
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) phases to ensure production readiness and delivery schedules are achieved
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in quality, productivity, and delivery performance
• Assist in driving best practices across manufacturing operations, including lean methodologies
• Maintain compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations and company policies

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering principles, including lean manufacturing (Six Sigma), value stream mapping, process flows, RCCA, and SOP development
• Experience conducting BOM and routing audits
• Competent in interpreting engineering drawings
• Good working knowledge of LAIRs and FAIRs processes
• Experience supporting NPI projects and collaborating with supply chain functions
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement processes
• Advantageous to have knowledge of laser part marking technology, specifically Pryor equipment and software
• Understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning processes
• Solid grasp of supply chain operations including planning, scheduling, inventory control, and logistics

Role is offered on a PAYE basis only.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK adhering to ITAR restrictions.