Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: NPI & Process Improvement

Beagle Aircraft; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Birthday leave

Long service awards

Free onsite parking

Free tea & coffee

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Beagle Aircraft, a leading aerospace manufacturer, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components. You will work with Production, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing to support NPI, process planning, and accurate quotations, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality outputs.

The role demands experience in aerospace manufacturing, reading complex drawings, and applying continuous improvement to reduce costs and boost productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Experience with sheet metal, metallic structures, welding and resistance welding in aerospace assembly.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process planning.
• Experience preparing manufacturing estimates, labour hours and customer quotations.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling and production processes for aerospace components.
• Support NPI, ensuring products transition efficiently into manufacture.
• Produce and maintain process documentation (LCDs, PCDs, process plans).
• Review and amend methods and plans for changes, customer requirements and improvements.
• Provide technical support to Production to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
• Liaise with customers and subcontractors to resolve queries and support delivery.
• Collaborate with Shop Floor Supervisors to introduce new products effectively.
• Prepare manufacturing estimates and quotations including labour and tooling requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Keep up to date with new manufacturing technologies and best practices.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

NPI experience

Process planning

Manufacturing estimates

Reading engineering drawings

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Composites knowledge

Job description

Beagle Aircraft, a leading aerospace manufacturer, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components. You will work with Production, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing to support NPI, process planning, and accurate quotations, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality outputs.

The role demands experience in aerospace manufacturing, reading complex drawings, and applying continuous improvement to reduce costs and boost productivity.