Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Process Optimizer

Round Peg Solutions; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Auxitrol Weston, based in Farnborough, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive robust processes in a precision aerospace machine shop. You will develop and implement efficient manufacturing methods, challenge existing processes and deliver measurable improvements in quality, efficiency and cost.

You’ll provide technical support to production, maintain CNC programs and tooling registers for Mazak and DMG Mori, and lead lean initiatives such as 5S and Kaizen while supporting NPI and

Qualifications

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills are required.
• Experience supporting production and resolving technical manufacturing issues.
• HNC/HND or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with CAD and ERP systems; BAAN/LN experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CNC programmes, tooling registers and machine setting sheets for Mazak and DMG Mori equipment.
• Optimize machining processes, tooling, fixtures and programmes.
• Support production teams with technical problem-solving and process improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop tooling, fixtures and manufacturing equipment.
• Maintain BOMs, routings, PFMEAs and manufacturing documentation within ERP systems.
• Support NPI, engineering changes and capital investment projects.
• Drive Lean activities including 5S, Kaizen, waste reduction and process optimisation.
• Support audits, MRB investigations and quality improvement activities.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap, rework and manufacturing costs.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Problem solving

Manufacturing experience

Regulated environment

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

CAD

ERP systems (BAAN/LN)

Job description

Auxitrol Weston, based in Farnborough, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive robust processes in a precision aerospace machine shop. You will develop and implement efficient manufacturing methods, challenge existing processes and deliver measurable improvements in quality, efficiency and cost.

You’ll provide technical support to production, maintain CNC programs and tooling registers for Mazak and DMG Mori, and lead lean initiatives such as 5S and Kaizen while supporting NPI and