Manufacturing Engineer

Beagle Aircraft; Caerleon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare

EAP

Holiday scheme

Birthday leave

Free onsite parking

Career development

Early Finish Friday

Job summary

Beagle Aircraft is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team in the UK. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components, support NPI, and work with Production, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing to deliver high-quality results.

You will read complex drawings, plan labor and material requirements, and drive continuous improvement across methods, tooling and documentation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, metallic structures, welding.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process planning.
• Experience preparing manufacturing estimates, labour calculations and customer quotations.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across Engineering, Production, Commercial and Purchasing teams.
• Knowledge of composites and machine shop planning would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling and production processes for aerospace components.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring products transition efficiently into manufacture.
• Produce and maintain manufacturing process documentation, including process planning sheets, Local Control Documents (LCDs) and Process Control Documents (PCDs).
• Review and amend manufacturing methods and process plans to support engineering changes, customer requirements and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to Production, resolving manufacturing issues and improving process efficiency.
• Liaise with customers and subcontractors to resolve technical queries and support project delivery.
• Work closely with Shop Floor Supervisors to ensure new products are introduced effectively.
• Prepare manufacturing estimates and quotations, including labour hours, material costs and tooling requirements, to support customer RFQs.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance, reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Keep up to date with new manufacturing technologies, equipment and industry best practice.

Skills

NPI experience

Process planning

Continuous improvement

Engineering drawings

Communication skills

Aerospace experience

Problem-solving

Manufacturing knowledge

Education

BEng / MEng in Mechanical/Aerospace

Job description

As a leading aerospace manufacturer, producing precision-engineered components for some of the world's leading aerospace programmes. We continue to invest in our people, technology and future growth, we're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing and improving manufacturing processes for both new and existing aerospace products. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing teams, you'll support New Product Introduction (NPI), process planning, manufacturing methods and customer quotations, helping ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Birthday leave
• Long service awards
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea & coffee
• Career development opportunities
• Early Finish Friday
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling and production processes for aerospace components.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring products transition efficiently into manufacture.
• Produce and maintain manufacturing process documentation, including process planning sheets, Local Control Documents (LCDs) and Process Control Documents (PCDs).
• Review and amend manufacturing methods and process plans to support engineering changes, customer requirements and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to Production, resolving manufacturing issues and improving process efficiency.
• Liaise with customers and subcontractors to resolve technical queries and support project delivery.
• Work closely with Shop Floor Supervisors to ensure new products are introduced effectively.
• Prepare manufacturing estimates and quotations, including labour hours, material costs and tooling requirements, to support customer RFQs.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing performance, reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Keep up to date with new manufacturing technologies, equipment and industry best practice.

About You

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges and has a passion for improving manufacturing processes within an aerospace environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace, engineering or precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including sheet metal, metallic structures, welding, resistance welding and aerospace assembly.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process planning.
• Experience preparing manufacturing estimates, labour calculations and customer quotations.
• The ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships across Engineering, Production, Commercial and Purchasing teams.
• Knowledge of composites and machine shop planning would be advantageous.

If you're looking to join a growing aerospace manufacturer where you can influence manufacturing processes, support exciting new programmes and contribute to continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.