Manufacturing Engineer
Posted 1 day ago by 1761729599
Negotiable
Inside
Onsite
Broughton
Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer role focuses on supporting a high-profile aircraft manufacturing project at a major Northwest UK site. The position requires troubleshooting technical issues, managing manufacturing processes, and ensuring operational targets are met. Candidates should have significant experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably within the aviation sector. This is a 12-month contract position with an hourly rate of £36.00, classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and resolve recurrent technical issues alongside production teams.
- Plan, control, and manage manufacturing processes to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
- Manage daily technical issues including missing parts, non-conformities, concession management, maintenance, and tools.
- Perform work order management for out-of-cycle work and escalate recurrent issues when necessary.
- Support capacity management to adapt to product lifecycle changes and team needs.
Key Skills:
- Significant manufacturing engineering experience; aviation sector preferred, but candidates from large/global manufacturing backgrounds also considered.
- Working knowledge in a technical manufacturing role.
- Vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ L4/HNC) or equivalent experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Salary (Rate): £36.00 hourly
City: Broughton
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace/Aviation Manufacturing)
12 Months Contract
Broughton (Onsite)
£36.00 per hour Inside Ir35
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenging contract? An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on a high-profile aircraft manufacturing project for a reputable global client. The role is site-based at a major Northwest UK manufacturing hub (full location details shared post-application).
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and resolve recurrent technical issues alongside production teams.
- Plan, control, and manage manufacturing processes to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
- Manage daily technical issues including missing parts, non-conformities, concession management, maintenance, and tools.
- Perform work order management for out-of-cycle work and escalate recurrent issues when necessary.
- Support capacity management to adapt to product lifecycle changes and team needs.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Significant manufacturing engineering experience; aviation sector preferred, but candidates from large/global manufacturing backgrounds also considered.
- Working knowledge in a technical manufacturing role
- Vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ L4/HNC) or equivalent experience.
- Strong communication and organizational skills
If you have a strong background in manufacturing engineering and are passionate about continuous improvement on the shop floor, apply today to join a major project team making a real impact!