Manufacturing Engineer

Green Folk; Bapchild; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace operation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Methods) to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure high-quality production. This full-time position involves supporting new product introductions, conducting investigations, and driving continuous improvements. A degree in engineering and experience with CAD simulation is necessary. The role offers a salary of £38,000 - £40,000 and numerous benefits, including career development opportunities and 25 days holiday plus banks.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday plus banks

Pension plan

Life Assurance

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering discipline required.
• Experience with CAD Simulation software preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure processes meet customer requirements.
• Promote process standardisation and continuous improvement.

Skills

CAD Simulation software

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of metrology

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Six Sigma methodologies

Education

Degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Methods)

Full time, Permanent role

7.30am - 4.00pm Monday - Thursday & 7.30am - 1.30pm Friday

Salary £38,000 - £40,000 per annum

Sittingbourne

Position Summary

Supporting the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes, ensuring high-quality products, reduced scrap, and improved yield. This role supports NPI, coordinates simulation and metrology activities, drives process standardisation, and leads continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in an engineering discipline
• Experience with CAD Simulation software
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of metrology, 3D scanning, and virtual assembly techniques.
• Experience with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and validate new production methods.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure all processes and testing methods meet customer requirements.
• Promote process standardisation and continuous improvement across the foundry.
• Optimise process control tools to enhance quality, reduce lead time, and lower tooling/manufacturing costs.
• Collaborate with suppliers to introduce advanced technologies and consumables.
• Use simulation software to optimise designs and coordinate related activities.
• Track and reduce scrap; lead yield‑improvement and cost‑reduction projects.
• Coordinate metrology and 3D scanning/virtual assembly processes for method validation.

Key Competencies

• Problem Solving: Skilled in root cause analysis, data‑driven decision‑making, and structured problem‑solving.
• Continuous Improvement: Knowledge of lean principles, process optimisation, and waste reduction.
• Quality Focus: Committed to achieving “right first time” results and meeting customer specifications.
• Collaboration & Communication: Effective cross‑functional teamwork with engineering, production, quality, and suppliers.
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to interpret process data, correlate scrap trends, and drive targeted improvements.
• Project Management: Capable of coordinating multiple activities, managing timelines, and delivering measurable results.

Benefits / Other

• You will be backed up by the combined resources of a successful global aerospace operation.
• Attractive opportunities exist for on‑going career development and advancement in an organisation that invests strongly in its people, rewards personal commitment and can offer multiple future career pathways.
• Holidays – 25 days holiday plus banks (The company elects to be closed for normal business over the Christmas period a total of 6 days of which 3 are from normal holiday entitlement and 3 are from statutory entitlement)
• Pension – 5%-3%
• Life Assurance – You will be covered by Company’s Life Assurance benefits. The scheme provides for a lumpsum benefit payable on death in service equivalent to 2x pensionable salary.
• Onsite parking

Embracing diversity in all its forms, our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome individuals from all walks of life, irrespective of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.