Technical Shopfloor Engineer (Project Engineer) - 1808
Posted 6 days ago by iO Associates - UK/EU
£36 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Cheshire West And Chester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Project Engineer/Technical Shopfloor Engineer role involves providing comprehensive support on the shopfloor for an aerospace manufacturing company in Broughton, Chester. The position requires a strong background in project and manufacturing engineering, particularly in aircraft production processes. The successful candidate will work closely with the production team to drive operational excellence and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is a 12-month contract position with a focus on quality standards and customer safety.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide end-to-end shopfloor support alongside the production team / Autonomous Production Team (APT).
- Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues beyond the scope of Operators and First Line Managers (FLM).
- Drive operational excellence by supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to process optimization.
- Support the detection and management of non-conformances on the shopfloor to maintain quality standards.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in project and manufacturing engineering.
- Experience with CAPEX exposure and aircraft production processes.
- Proven ability to manage projects effectively with autonomy and adaptability.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Commitment to customer focus and product safety.
- HNC qualification preferred with a solid understanding of engineering procedures and industry standards.
Salary (Rate): £36.00 hourly
City: Broughton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Job title: Project Engineer/Technical Shopfloor Engineer
Location: Broughton, Chester, UK
Job type: 12 month's Contract
Salary: £36.00 per hour Umbrella
Shift Pattern: Double Day Shift Pattern (20% uplift)
Alternating weeks of morning and afternoon Monday to Friday
Mornings - 6:00am - 1:10pm
Afternoons - 1:30pm - 8:40pm
iO Associates are seeking for a Project Engineer/Technical Shopfloor Engineer to work with one of the top businesses that create, produce, and provide customers with aerospace goods and services. They oversee the production of commercial aircraft, including helicopters, spacecraft, and defence systems.
Required: Strong background in project and manufacturing engineering, ideally with CAPEX exposure and experience in aircraft production processes, engineering methods, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage projects effectively, demonstrating autonomy, adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and excellent communication skills. Commitment to customer focus and product safety, with experience supporting non-conformity reduction initiatives. HNC qualification preferred, with a solid understanding of engineering procedures and industry standards.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside the production team / Autonomous Production Team (APT) to provide end-to-end shopfloor support and ensure efficient resource and knowledge utilization.
- Assist in identifying, analyzing, and resolving technical issues beyond the scope of Operators and First Line Managers (FLM).
- Drive operational excellence by supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to process optimization.
- Support the detection and management of non-conformances on the shopfloor to maintain quality standards
This is an on-site role. This is an excellent opportunity to work for an international company that encourages and facilitates personal growth and career development throughout the organisation.
Please apply on the link below or contact us if you want to know more about the role and company.