Manufacturing Engineer

Beagle Aircraft; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Birthday leave

Long service awards

Free onsite parking

Free tea & coffee

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Beagle Aircraft, a leading aerospace manufacturer, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components. You will work with Production, Engineering, Commercial and Purchasing to support NPI, process planning, and accurate quotations, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality outputs.

The role demands experience in aerospace manufacturing, reading complex drawings, and applying continuous improvement to reduce costs and boost productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Experience with sheet metal, metallic structures, welding and resistance welding in aerospace assembly.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process planning.
• Experience preparing manufacturing estimates, labour hours and customer quotations.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, tooling and production processes for aerospace components.
• Support NPI, ensuring products transition efficiently into manufacture.
• Produce and maintain process documentation (LCDs, PCDs, process plans).
• Review and amend methods and plans for changes, customer requirements and improvements.
• Provide technical support to Production to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
• Liaise with customers and subcontractors to resolve queries and support delivery.
• Collaborate with Shop Floor Supervisors to introduce new products effectively.
• Prepare manufacturing estimates and quotations including labour and tooling requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, reduce costs and increase productivity.
• Keep up to date with new manufacturing technologies and best practices.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

NPI experience

Process planning

Manufacturing estimates

Reading engineering drawings

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Composites knowledge

Job description

Beagle Aircraft is a leading aerospace manufacturer, producing precision-engineered components for some of the world's leading aerospace programmes. As 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 Senior Manufacturing 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

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Birthday leave
• Long service awards
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea & coffee
• 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.