Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer — NPI & Process Improvement

Beagle Aircraft; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

EAP

Holiday purchase scheme

Birthday leave

Long service awards

Free parking

Free tea & coffee

Early Finish Friday

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Beagle Aircraft is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team, reporting to the Chief Engineer. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace products, collaborating with Production, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality output.

You will support New Product Introduction (NPI), process planning, and manufacturing methods, and prepare process documentation for production.

Qualifications

• Experience as Manufacturing Engineer in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and process planning.
• Experience preparing manufacturing estimates, labour hours and costs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling and production processes for aerospace components.
• Support NPI and ensure smooth transition of products into manufacture.
• Produce and maintain process documentation (LCDs, PCDs, process plans).
• Review and amend methods to support engineering changes and customer requirements.
• Provide technical support to Production and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Liaise with customers and subcontractors to resolve technical queries and support delivery.
• Work with Shop Floor Supervisors to introduce new products effectively.
• Prepare manufacturing estimates including labour hours, material costs and tooling.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs and boost productivity.
• Stay updated with new manufacturing technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

NPI support

Process planning

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Beagle Aircraft is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team, reporting to the Chief Engineer. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace products, collaborating with Production, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality output.

You will support New Product Introduction (NPI), process planning, and manufacturing methods, and prepare process documentation for production.