Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer — On‑Site, 12‑Month Contract

SC ENGINEERING; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Engineering in Barnoldswick is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month on-site contract. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve right-first-time production and support NPI and manufacturing launches.

Reading engineering drawings and GD&T, creating PFMEAs and Control Plans, and leading root cause analysis (8D) are key aspects. Collaboration with engineering, quality, and suppliers is essential in this aerospace/precision environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing engineering experience required.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Must read engineering/manufacturing drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• PFMEA and Control Plans experience preferred.
• Experience with PPAP/APQP and FAIR processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve right-first-time production.
• Support NPI and manufacturing launch activities.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T.
• Create and implement PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Identify process variables and opportunities for error proofing.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D.
• Analyze shop-floor data to drive improvements.
• Support FAR, APQP and PPAP activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, suppliers).
• Support process validation, inspection strategies and measurement methods.
• Use SPC and quality tools to monitor manufacturing performance.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Aerospace manufacturing

GD&T reading

Process improvement

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

MSA knowledge

Quality systems awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Minitab

SAP

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

SC Engineering in Barnoldswick is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month on-site contract. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve right-first-time production and support NPI and manufacturing launches.

Reading engineering drawings and GD&T, creating PFMEAs and Control Plans, and leading root cause analysis (8D) are key aspects. Collaboration with engineering, quality, and suppliers is essential in this aerospace/precision environment.