Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer–NPI & Process Improvement

Beagle Aircraft; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

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 component manufacturer in the UK, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes for both new and existing aerospace products, collaborating with Production, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.

You will support NPI, create process documentation, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing methods, tooling and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace, engineering or precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, metallic structures, welding, resistance welding and aerospace assembly.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process planning.
• Experience preparing manufacturing estimates, labour calculations and customer quotations.
• The 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

Manufacturing engineering

Aerospace experience

NPI & process planning

Reading drawings & specs

Continuous improvement

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Beagle Aircraft, a leading aerospace component manufacturer in the UK, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes for both new and existing aerospace products, collaborating with Production, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.

You will support NPI, create process documentation, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing methods, tooling and