Aerospace NPI Manufacturing Engineer: Concept to Production

Owen Daniels; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is collaborating with a global manufacturing company to find a proactive NPI Manufacturing Engineer based in the UK. In this role, you will lead the implementation of aerospace components from design to full production, ensuring robust and compliant machining processes.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and experience in CNC machining, with a strong focus on process validation and collaboration with multifunctional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in CNC machining and manufacturing engineering.
• Knowledge of process validation, tooling, and industrialisation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with FAI and aerospace quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing process definition and industrialisation for new products.
• Develop and maintain routings, process flows, and work instructions.
• Define CNC machining strategies, tooling, and fixturing.
• Support CAM optimisation, cycle time reduction, and process stability.
• Plan and execute process validation and prove‑out activities.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) and capability assessments.
• Ensure processes meet technical, quality, and production requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams.

Skills

CNC machining

Manufacturing engineering

Process validation

Strong problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Owen Daniels is collaborating with a global manufacturing company to find a proactive NPI Manufacturing Engineer based in the UK. In this role, you will lead the implementation of aerospace components from design to full production, ensuring robust and compliant machining processes.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and experience in CNC machining, with a strong focus on process validation and collaboration with multifunctional teams.