Honing Engineer – Automotive & Motorsport (On‑Site)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave

Company pension

Cycle to work

Electric vehicle scheme

Team activities

Job summary

Ilmor is seeking a full-time, site-based Honing Engineer in the UK. The role requires operating honing equipment, interpreting engineering drawings, and maintaining strict documentation and traceability.

You will collaborate with engineers to optimise processes and develop manufacturing methods, while delivering within tight deadlines and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of honing/manufacturing experience in aerospace/automotive sectors, and a hands-on,

Qualifications

• Experience in precision manufacturing and honing processes.
• Familiarity with AS9100 & ISO9001 quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate the honing machine to required tolerances.
• Interpret engineering drawings and maintain documentation/traceability.
• Work with engineering to improve manufacturing processes and methods.
• Create methods of manufacture for honing tasks.
• Work to tight deadlines with a logical approach to problem solving.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Hands-on

Problem solving

Structured work approach

Good communication

AS9100 knowledge

Tools

Honing machine operation

Job description

Ilmor is seeking a full-time, site-based Honing Engineer in the UK. The role requires operating honing equipment, interpreting engineering drawings, and maintaining strict documentation and traceability.

You will collaborate with engineers to optimise processes and develop manufacturing methods, while delivering within tight deadlines and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of honing/manufacturing experience in aerospace/automotive sectors, and a hands-on,