Manufacturing Engineer Industrial Support to Test

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the manufacture and delivery of composite and metallic test specimens for structural testing.
• Work closely with Structural Engineering to define manufacturing requirements and develop suitable test specimen designs.
• Review test requests and technical documentation to establish manufacturing requirements, costs and delivery schedules.
• Provide manufacturing engineering input and approval at key project milestones, including PDR and CDR.
• Manage external suppliers, ensuring manufacturing quality, technical compliance and on-time delivery.
• Source materials, components and specialist manufacturing processes as required.
• Monitor manufacturing budgets, provide cost estimates and manage any variations in expenditure.
• Review and approve 2D drawings, 3D models and associated quality documentation.
• Support the industrial integration of test specimens at AIRTeC and external test facilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs and encourage sustainable material reuse.

What We're Looking For

• We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing or Design Engineer with a background in aerospace or a similar highly regulated engineering environment.
• Ideally, you will have:
• Experience of composite manufacturing techniques, including RTM and resin infusion.
• Knowledge of metallic and composite manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing outsourced manufacturing activities.
• A good understanding of aerospace manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Strong project planning, scheduling and cost management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineering teams and external manufacturers.
• A strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality right first time.
• Experience with CATIA, 3DX and aerospace procurement systems would be advantageous.
• Experience within aerospace R&D, structural testing or manufacturing integration would also be highly beneficial.