Junior / Associate Manufacturing Engineer - NPI

TXM Recruit; Titchfield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking a Junior / Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support the introduction of new products within an aerospace manufacturing environment. You will help take mechanical products from development to production, ensuring manufacturing processes are safe, efficient and meet quality requirements.

You will collaborate with design, quality, operations and supply chain, assist with tooling and DFMA reviews, and grow your NPI and Lean manufacturing skills through hands-on project work.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering or related role.
• Understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes and drawings.
• Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• Good problem-solving, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Apprenticeship, placement or early-career experience is relevant; exposure to NPI/Lean is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI projects including prototype builds and production readiness activities.
• Create and update manufacturing work instructions, process flows, routings, and build documentation.
• Assist with tooling, fixtures, and mistake-proofing design using CAD.
• Support production teams with day-to-day manufacturing issues.
• Contribute to design-for-manufacture reviews and process risk assessments.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and control manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate with design, quality, operations and supply chain to ensure smooth production transfer.

Skills

Manufacturing Eng

CAD Software

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Collaboration

Apprenticeship Experience

Education

Mechanical/Aerospace Eng degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Junior / Associate Manufacturing Engineer - NPI

Location: Titchfield, Hampshire

Salary: £43,000 per annum

TXM Recruit is recruiting a Junior / Associate Manufacturing Engineer to support the introduction of new products within an aerospace manufacturing environment. This opportunity suits an early-career engineer looking to build on practical manufacturing experience and develop skills in New Product Introduction (NPI), process improvement, and production support. Working alongside experienced engineers, you will help take mechanical products from development through to production, ensuring manufacturing processes are safe, efficient and capable of meeting quality requirements.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting NPI projects, including prototype builds, engineering trials and production readiness activities.
• Creating and updating manufacturing work instructions, process flows, routings, and build documentation.
• Assisting with the design and development of tooling, fixtures, and mistake-proofing solutions using CAD.
• Supporting production teams with day-to-day manufacturing issues.
• Contributing to design-for-manufacture reviews and process risk assessments.
• Helping investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving methods.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and control manufacturing costs.
• Working with design, quality, operations and supply chain teams to support a smooth transition into production.

What we're looking for:

• A relevant qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Some hands-on experience within manufacturing engineering, production engineering or a related technical role.
• An understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, assembly techniques and engineering drawings.
• Exposure to CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
• A practical approach to problem-solving, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams.
• Experience gained through an apprenticeship, placement or early-career engineering role would be relevant. Exposure to NPI, Lean manufacturing, PFMEA or aerospace quality standards would be advantageous.

What's on offer

• £43,000 annual salary.
• The opportunity to develop your manufacturing engineering and NPI experience.
• Involvement in technically challenging aerospace projects.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.

The successful applicant may be required to undergo additional screening due to access to export-controlled technology and information.