Aerospace Process Improvement Engineer

APPH LTD; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries tied to business

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

Pension plan

Life Assurance 4x salary

Medical benefits package

Retail and gym discounts

Team building events

Job summary

Héroux-Devtek in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Process Improvement to drive aerospace process engineering and systematic production improvements. You will implement best practices, collaborate across Engineering, Quality and Design, and deliver first article validation with machinists to achieve higher yields.

The role involves leading NPI activities, PFMEA, and shop-floor readiness, while coordinating CAPEX projects and data-driven improvements in a safety-conscious

Qualifications

• Advanced engineering qualifications would benefit but not essential.
• Completed an Engineering apprenticeship.
• Must understand aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of CNC 3/4/5 axis Milling machines / Turning and Mill-turn; FMS multipallet knowledge would be beneficial.
• Must understand technical data, drawings, and diagrams.
• Ideally have manufacturing software experience (Catia V5, Vericut, SolidWorks).
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• SAP / ERP & MES Systems.
• Data analysis and project management skills.
• Cross-functional Team Coordination.

Responsibilities

• Aerospace manufacturing process engineering.
• Implement manufacturing, programming, and process best practices to standardize operations, identify inefficiencies, and streamline production.
• Optimize manufacturing processes for aerospace machined components to reduce cycle times and improve throughput.
• Lead process improvement and rate-readiness activities to support efficient production.
• Industrialize NPI activities, including PFMEA, process flow definition, Control Plans, Work Instructions, and shop-floor readiness.
• Deploy engineering technologies and IT solutions to reduce NPI lead times and improve data collection.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Design teams to improve first-pass yield and reduce manufacturing defects through internal and external change requests.
• Work alongside machinists to validate first article production of new or re-programmed parts.
• Maintain open dialogue with machinists to identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Track project deadlines and milestones, ensuring timely delivery.
• Manage CAPEX projects in coordination with the Engineering Manager.
• Undertake any additional duties aligned with the scope and purpose of the role as requested by Senior Management.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Project Management

Cross-functional Coordination

SAP/ERP & MES

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Advanced engineering qualifications (beneficial)

Tools

Catia V5

Vericut

SolidWorks

Job description

Héroux-Devtek in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Process Improvement to drive aerospace process engineering and systematic production improvements. You will implement best practices, collaborate across Engineering, Quality and Design, and deliver first article validation with machinists to achieve higher yields.

The role involves leading NPI activities, PFMEA, and shop-floor readiness, while coordinating CAPEX projects and data-driven improvements in a safety-conscious