Machining Manufacturing Engineer

Prattwhitney; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development support

25 days leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Flexible benefits (holiday buy/sell)

Retail discounts

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Wolverhampton is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support Machining Operations onsite, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. The role involves creating CNC programs from NX and developing tooling, jigs and drawings for manufacture.

You will collaborate with the Machining Manager, gain access to ongoing professional development and a comprehensive benefits package, including training support, 25 days leave and private medical insurance.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in engineering or equivalent.
• G Code knowledge and NC programming ability.
• Experience with NX and CAD/PLM tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC machine programs from NX.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Design and update jigs, fixtures and tooling; create drawings for manufacture.
• Raise orders for new equipment as required.

Education

NVQ Level 3 Engineering

Tools

NX CAD

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 Country: United Kingdom Location: Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Position Role Type: Onsite

Job Description

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.

Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

What You Will Do

Reporting to the Machining Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting Machining Operations to ensure on time delivery and uphold quality standards.

Main Responsibilities

• Creating CNC Machine programs from NX
• Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Designing and updating jigs, fixtures and tooling including creating drawings for manufacture.
• Raising orders for new equipment as required.

What We Offer

• Support towards training and development.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible benefits (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships).
• Discounts with a number of major retailers.
• A fantastic pension scheme which operates a double match up to 10%.

What You Will Learn

• Professional Development: Access to company-paid certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, leadership opportunities, spearhead exciting high-impact projects and initiatives.
• Continuous Learning and Innovative culture, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.
• Experience: Industry specifics/insights, practical/hands‑on skills that will be gained, exposure to the latest tools and technologies in the industry.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Mazak and Matsuura controls.
• A good understanding of G Code.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 minimum in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Experience – Worked previously as a Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace, automotive or industrial sectors.
• Working with sheet metal parts, castings, complex parts machined from billet and complex assemblies.
• Experience working with welded and brazed fabrications is desirable.
• Experience working specifically with heat exchangers would be advantageous.
• Experience using CAD (ideally NX) and PLM (Teamcenter) packages is desirable.
• Good understanding of technical drawings and GD&T.

Power & Controls Division

We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and military personnel every second. Our products are on virtually every aircraft flying today. From ensuring safety with emergency power generation systems to creating a positive in-flight experience with reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, we focus on delivering exceptional value to our customers.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment.

All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.