NPI Configuration Engineer

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for an NPI Configuration Engineer. Full‑time, permanent position, 39 hours per week. The role operates from the unionised site in Llay, Wrexham (LL12 0PB
) in partnership with Unite the Union.

• A company culture that promotes work‑life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance‑related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox – monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops, etc.
• Long‑service awards
• Enhanced holiday entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking
• 25% off local gym membership

• Act as the point of contact for all technical input into the ERP system
• Establish feasible solutions to design and engineering problems where precedence does not exist
• Ensure all aspects of contract review are adhered to in order to support customer expectations
• Help and advise engineering colleagues with queries and changes through the works‑query note process
• Manage electronic data transfer and data management between Magellan, customers and suppliers
• Ensure all standards and procedures are adhered to
• Assist the first‑article proving of all data and support documentation in a production environment
• Liaise with external customers and suppliers to develop best practices in line with product requirements
• Attend daily/weekly sessions to update on progress
• Support the NPI process as and when required

• HNC/HND or higher

• Minimum 5 years of production and engineering experience in an aerospace environment
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP desirable)
• Experience creating and maintaining routings and Bo Ms
• Experience with configuration and change management

• Knowledge of GD&T techniques
• Computer literate with working knowledge of company systems
• Sound knowledge of multi‑discipline engineering practices, processes and procedures
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining bills of materials
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining manufacturing routings and process flows
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Sound knowledge of aerospace materials, treatments and standard hardware

• CAD experience (Catia V5 desirable)
• Good practical coordination skills (company test)
• Good understanding of spoken and written English (company test)

• Ability to work using own initiative
• Ability to work as a team as well as independently
• Ability to react and support operational requirements

• Confident with technical decisions
• Can interact and work with a multi‑disciplined team
• Confident in explaining and presenting issues or errors to multi‑functional departments

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth:
People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose it to any external parties unless legislated.

Thank you for considering this exciting opportunity. This document is intended to provide the reader with information and is not a contractual document. Some of the material may be subject to change.