Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Lean & NPI Focus

Octagon Group; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group, a leading aerospace engineering business near Barnstaple, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimise robust manufacturing processes. You will work across production, quality and engineering to improve efficiency, reduce waste and drive continuous improvement throughout the facility.

The role involves supporting new product development, process industrialisation and capital projects, while applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance product manufacturability.

Qualifications

• This role requires a strong foundation in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methods.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem solving (8D, 5 Whys, PFMEA).
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and process capability concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, cost-effective manufacturing processes in line with Lean principles.
• Support new product development and industrialisation of new processes.
• Investigate issues and perform root cause/failure analysis with corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-out activities across manufacturing.
• Apply Lean techniques to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, quality and engineering to improve manufacturability.
• Support capital equipment projects and business cases.
• Train production personnel on new processes and methods.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Statistical Process Control

Measurement systems (Gage R&R)

Effective communication

Education

Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Octagon Group, a leading aerospace engineering business near Barnstaple, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimise robust manufacturing processes. You will work across production, quality and engineering to improve efficiency, reduce waste and drive continuous improvement throughout the facility.

The role involves supporting new product development, process industrialisation and capital projects, while applying Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance product manufacturability.