Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Improvement

Holt Engineering; Downton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing health benefits

Life insurance

Company pension contribution

Professional development

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Downton, Salisbury, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve aerospace component production, develop processes and lead lean initiatives.

You will work with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to drive waste reduction, document SOPs and maintain high manufacturing standards. Applicants must have relevant aerospace experience and full-time, permanent right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or similar.
• Background in aerospace, precision engineering or controlled production.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production support.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Ability to create clear manufacturing documentation (work instructions, SOPs).
• Familiarity with lean or Six Sigma methods.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with production staff, engineers, quality teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components.
• Support production with technical problem-solving and process improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Create and maintain process flow diagrams, work instructions, SOPs and production documentation.
• Monitor production metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality to support AS9100 and ISO9001 requirements.
• Work with customers and internal teams to ensure practical engineering input.
• Support cross-functional improvement projects across Production, Quality and Engineering.
• Help maintain high standards around safety, quality, delivery and repeatability.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Technical problem-solving

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AS9100

ISO 9001

Job description

Holt Engineering in Downton, Salisbury, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve aerospace component production, develop processes and lead lean initiatives.

You will work with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to drive waste reduction, document SOPs and maintain high manufacturing standards. Applicants must have relevant aerospace experience and full-time, permanent right to work in the UK.