Aerospace Industrial Engineer

Rlc; Worston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RLC in Altham, England, is seeking an Aerospace Industrial Engineer to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on improving production performance across machining and assembly, with emphasis on CNC processes, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

You will analyse processes, drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives, optimise CNC operations, conduct time studies and support production planning.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering.
• Aerospace/defence or precision manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining and production planning.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise manufacturing processes across machining and production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma and IE techniques.
• Evaluate CNC operations including utilization, cycle times, setup reduction.
• Perform time studies, capacity analysis and production planning.
• Support CNC cells by removing bottlenecks and improving throughput.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers and engineers to improve strategies.
• Review routes, plans and methods for compliance and safety.
• Support new product introductions and develop SOPs.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Manufacturing Analytics

Education

Degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Aerospace Industrial Engineer RLC•Altham, England, GB

We are seeking a highly motivated Aerospace Industrial Engineer to join our manufacturing team. This role will play a key part in improving production performance across machining and assembly operations, with a particular focus on CNC machining processes, manufacturing efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and optimise manufacturing processes across machining and production environments.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and industrial engineering techniques.
• Evaluate and improve CNC machining operations, including machine utilisation, cycle times, set up reduction, tooling performance, and workflow efficiency.
• Conduct time studies, capacity analysis and production planning activities to support manufacturing objectives.
• Support CNC machining cells by identifying bottlenecks and implementing process improvements to increase throughput and reduce costs.
• Collaborate with CNC programmers and Manufacturing Engineers to improve machining strategies and maximise machine productivity.
• Review manufacturing routes, process plans and machining methods to ensure requirements, and health and safety regulations.
• Support the introduction of new products and machining technologies into production.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions and process documentation.

Requirements for the role are:

• Degree or Equivalent Experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within aerospace, precision machining, defence or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, including milling, turning, multi-axis machining, and production planning.
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen and other continuous improvement methodologies. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt of Black Belt.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process optimisation, capacity planning and workflow analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, manufacturing documentation, and process specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Full-time