Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - NPI & Process Improvement

Beagle Aircraft; Caerleon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare

EAP

Holiday scheme

Birthday leave

Free onsite parking

Career development

Early Finish Friday

Job summary

Beagle Aircraft is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team in the UK. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components, support NPI, and work with Production, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing to deliver high-quality results.

You will read complex drawings, plan labor and material requirements, and drive continuous improvement across methods, tooling and documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, metallic structures, welding.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process planning.
• Experience preparing manufacturing estimates, labour calculations and customer quotations.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across Engineering, Production, Commercial and Purchasing teams.
• Knowledge of composites and machine shop planning would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling and production processes for aerospace components.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring products transition efficiently into manufacture.
• Produce and maintain manufacturing process documentation, including process planning sheets, Local Control Documents (LCDs) and Process Control Documents (PCDs).
• Review and amend manufacturing methods and process plans to support engineering changes, customer requirements and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to Production, resolving manufacturing issues and improving process efficiency.
• Liaise with customers and subcontractors to resolve technical queries and support project delivery.
• Work closely with Shop Floor Supervisors to ensure new products are introduced effectively.
• Prepare manufacturing estimates and quotations, including labour hours, material costs and tooling requirements, to support customer RFQs.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance, reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Keep up to date with new manufacturing technologies, equipment and industry best practice.

Skills

NPI experience

Process planning

Continuous improvement

Engineering drawings

Communication skills

Aerospace experience

Problem-solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

BEng / MEng in Mechanical/Aerospace

Job description

Beagle Aircraft is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team in the UK. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components, support NPI, and work with Production, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing to deliver high-quality results.

You will read complex drawings, plan labor and material requirements, and drive continuous improvement across methods, tooling and documentation.