Manufacturing Engineer

iO Associates; Broughton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm in Broughton is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month contract. The role involves troubleshooting technical issues and optimizing manufacturing processes at a major UK site. Candidates should have significant manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in aviation. A vocational qualification and strong communication skills are essential. The position offers £36.00 per hour, inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Significant manufacturing engineering experience; aviation sector preferred.
• Working knowledge in a technical manufacturing role.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with production teams.
• Plan and manage manufacturing processes to meet targets.
• Handle daily technical issues including missing parts and maintenance.
• Support capacity management for product lifecycle changes.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge

Education

Vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ L4/HNC)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace/Aviation Manufacturing)

12 Months Contract

Broughton (Onsite)

£36.00 per hour Inside Ir35

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenging contract? An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on a high-profile aircraft manufacturing project for a reputable global client. The role is site-based at a major Northwest UK manufacturing hub (full location details shared post-application).

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve recurrent technical issues alongside production teams.
• Plan, control, and manage manufacturing processes to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
• Manage daily technical issues including missing parts, non-conformities, concession management, maintenance, and tools.
• Perform work order management for out-of-cycle work and elevate recurrent issues when necessary.
• Support capacity management to adapt to product lifecycle changes and team needs.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Significant manufacturing engineering experience; aviation sector preferred, but candidates from large/global manufacturing backgrounds also considered.
• Working knowledge in a technical manufacturing role
• Vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ L4/HNC) or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills

If you have a strong background in manufacturing engineering and are passionate about continuous improvement on the shop floor, apply today to join a major project team making a real impact!