Industrial Assembly Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking an Industrial Assembly Engineer in Broughton, working fully onsite. Responsibilities include deploying drilling and fastening equipment, managing projects, and implementing improvements in manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a technical background in shop floor processes, understanding of wing build processes, and strong communication skills. The role offers an hourly rate of up to £37.02 via Umbrella, with BPSS clearance required before starting.

Qualifications

• Good technical background in shop floor processes, preferably drilling or fastening.
• Understanding and knowledge of drilling and fastening processes within a manufacturing setting.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deployment and support of Drilling & Fastening equipment.
• Defining new equipment and developing assembly processes.
• Project managing and providing technical support.
• Implementing continuous improvement projects.
• Interfacing with internal customers and suppliers.
• Delivering projects related to drilling and fastening equipment.
• Supporting productivity improvements with ME communities.

Skills

Technical background in shop floor processes

Understanding of wing build process

Knowledge of drilling and fastening processes

Fluent English at negotiation level

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Well-organised with attention to detail

Strong team player

Stakeholder management skills

Organisational and multitasking skills

Education

Degree level qualification in Engineering

Tools

Google office applications (Sheets, Slides, GMail)

Job description

Role: Industrial Assembly Engineer

Location: Broughton, Flintshire – fully onsite
Hours: 35 per week
Clearance: BPSS required before starting
Hourly Rate: Up to £37.02 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35

What you'll be doing

• Deployment and support of Drilling & Fastening equipment (Semi-Automated and manual).
• Defining new equipment and developing new drilling and fastening assembly processes.
• Project managing and providing technical support to existing machinery.
• Implementing continuous improvement projects into the wing manufacturing processes.
• Interfacing with internal customers, support functions, transnational counterparts, and external suppliers.
• Delivery of projects and support related to semi-automated and manual drilling and fastening equipment (ADU & ABE).
• Developing, documenting, and supporting productivity improvements with ME communities and customers.
• Management of Continuous Improvement and EHS Projects.
• Providing Methods and Process technical support to the manufacturing operations department.
• Managing major Capital investment projects and leading multi-functional teams to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery.

Requirements

• Good technical background in shop floor processes, preferably drilling or fastening.
• Good understanding of the wing build process.
• Understanding and knowledge of drilling and fastening processes within a manufacturing setting.
• Fluent English at negotiation level (commercial and technical).
• Knowledge of Google office-based applications (Sheets, Slides, GMail, etc.).
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of cross-functional working.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Well‑organised, rigorous, and attention to detail.
• Strong team player/leader with self‑motivation.
• Stakeholder management, organisational, and multitasking skills.
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering is desirable.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!