Aerospace Production Engineer: Optimize Processes & NPI

Energy Jobline ZR; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5-10% annual bonus

31 days holiday plus bank holidays

Matched pension contributions up to 5%

Share incentive scheme

Ongoing training and career developmen

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Elevation Recruitment Group is assisting a leading aerospace manufacturer in recruiting a Production Engineer to join the aerospace manufacturing team in West Yorkshire. The role focuses on developing and optimising manufacturing processes, supporting NPI, and driving continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

You will liaise with Design Engineering to ensure DF(M)A, provide technical support to production, and lead CAPA activities to improve quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as stainless steel forming, spot welding, riveting.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with CAD and manufacturing planning software (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for aerospace components and assemblies.
• Provide technical support to production, resolving issues and improving efficiency.
• Produce and maintain work instructions, routings and process documentation.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure products are designed for manufacture (DFM/DFA).
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), including tooling, fixtures and process validation.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
• Analyse production data to improve quality, cycle times and cost efficiency.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Planning and Manufacturing teams.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and industry best practice.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD

Manufacturing planning software

Tooling

Process validation

PFMEA

Control Plans

PPAP

FAIR

APQP

Job description

Elevation Recruitment Group is assisting a leading aerospace manufacturer in recruiting a Production Engineer to join the aerospace manufacturing team in West Yorkshire. The role focuses on developing and optimising manufacturing processes, supporting NPI, and driving continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment.

You will liaise with Design Engineering to ensure DF(M)A, provide technical support to production, and lead CAPA activities to improve quality and cost efficiency.