Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - Sliding Head Lathe & NPI

Tilo Consulting; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace organisation in Tewkesbury is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer (Sliding Head Lathe) to develop and implement lean manufacturing processes. This role requires significant experience in manufacturing engineering and knowledge of CNC programming. You will manage complex machining processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. A degree in a related field is essential. Competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in manufacturing/process engineering, ideally within aerospace or regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of DFM, DFSS, APQP.
• Experience with sliding head machines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lean manufacturing processes focused on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Create machining processes for complex components using CAD/CAM tools.
• Support APQP activities including DFMEA and PFMEA.

Skills

CNC programming expertise

Lean methodologies

Analytical problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM tools (Siemens NX or Partmaker)

3D CAD/CAM (Partmaker/Featurecam)

Job description

A leading aerospace organisation in Tewkesbury is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer (Sliding Head Lathe) to develop and implement lean manufacturing processes. This role requires significant experience in manufacturing engineering and knowledge of CNC programming. You will manage complex machining processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. A degree in a related field is essential. Competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 offered.