Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & Automation

CAV Systems; Consett; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CAV Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team in Consett, County Durham. You will support launching new products and processes into production, optimise capabilities, and drive Lean improvements across the manufacturing floor.

Key responsibilities include reducing costs, enhancing quality, and expanding production through capital projects, equipment upgrades, and risk mitigation while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a aerospace-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with manual and automated manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with AS9100/ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing techniques.
• Strong problem solving and prioritisation skills.
• Robot programming experience preferred.
• Proficient with MINITAB and 8D problem solving.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD modelling.
• Extensive manufacturing engineering experience in a related sector.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• Improve and optimise existing production processes to cut costs and raise quality using LEAN.
• Identify, develop and install new equipment, jigs and fixtures for process/safety gains.
• Continuously identify production risks and mitigation actions.
• Manage capital projects to meet budget and schedule.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing

Robot programming

Quality systems

Problem solving

Data analysis

CAD modelling

Collaboration

Engineering degree

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

MINITAB

CAD software

Job description

CAV Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team in Consett, County Durham. You will support launching new products and processes into production, optimise capabilities, and drive Lean improvements across the manufacturing floor.

Key responsibilities include reducing costs, enhancing quality, and expanding production through capital projects, equipment upgrades, and risk mitigation while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a aerospace-focused environment.