Aerospace Industrial Engineer: CNC & Process Optimization

RLC Aerospace Limited; Altham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RLC Aerospace Limited is seeking a highly motivated Aerospace Industrial Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will focus on improving production performance across machining and assembly operations, with emphasis on CNC machining processes, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include analysing manufacturing processes, driving Lean Six Sigma initiatives, and supporting new product introductions while developing SOPs and process documentation.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

CNC machining

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Data analysis

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical

Job description

RLC Aerospace Limited is seeking a highly motivated Aerospace Industrial Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will focus on improving production performance across machining and assembly operations, with emphasis on CNC machining processes, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include analysing manufacturing processes, driving Lean Six Sigma initiatives, and supporting new product introductions while developing SOPs and process documentation.