Manufacturing Engineer

Carbon60; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large aircraft manufacturing company is looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join their Belfast team on a contractual basis until November 2026. The role involves supporting technical needs, optimizing manufacturing systems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. This position provides a dynamic work environment with opportunities for impactful contributions in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace or automotive industry.
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of aerospace industry processes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for technical issues and continuous improvement.
• Support capacity management and design consultation.
• Analyse and optimise existing manufacturing systems.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Support for technical issues

Proactive approach to efficiency

Knowledge of industrial processes

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Equivalent HND, HNC, or NVQ qualification in Engineering

Job description

Carbon60 is seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic Client in Belfast, UK. Our client is a large aircraft manufacturing company and are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join them on a contractual basis until the end of November 2026.

As a Manufacturing Engineer for this company, you will play a crucial role in supporting the technical needs of the production team. Your responsibilities will include providing support for technical issues, involving support functions in continuous improvement routines, and executing robust, reliable, and safe operations. You will also be responsible for analysing and optimising existing manufacturing systems, defining components and parts for new jigs and tools, and developing and deploying capability on new product introductions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for technical issues and continuous improvement
• Involve support functions in the continuous improvement routines of the production team
• Support capacity management and design consultation
• Analyse and optimise existing manufacturing systems
• Define components and parts for new jigs and tools
• Develop and deploy capability on new product introductions
• Introduce manufacturing best practices

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or similar field), or equivalent HND, HNC, or NVQ qualification in Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in the aerospace or automotive industry and manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of industrial processes and standards within the aerospace industry
• Proven ability to drive continuous improvement and change in complex manufacturing environments
• Proactive approach to driving efficiency and resolving production issues

If you are interested in this position and would like to know more, please apply with an updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.