Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, NPI & CI

Energy Jobline CVL; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in or near Barnstaple to join a leading aerospace manufacturing facility producing precision components for major aerospace customers.

You will develop and optimise robust manufacturing processes, support NPI and design for manufacturability, lead cost-out and continuous improvement, and collaborate with production, quality and design teams to reduce waste and improve process capability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Support new product development and industrialisation of processes.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-out activities.
• Collaborate with production, quality and engineering to resolve issues.
• Support capital equipment projects and manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

8D Problem Solving

5 Whys

PFMEA

Process Capability

SPC

Gage R&R

NPI

Manufacturing Process Development

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in or near Barnstaple to join a leading aerospace manufacturing facility producing precision components for major aerospace customers.

You will develop and optimise robust manufacturing processes, support NPI and design for manufacturability, lead cost-out and continuous improvement, and collaborate with production, quality and design teams to reduce waste and improve process capability.