Manufacturing Engineer

RTX; Coleshill Heath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Private health care

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Wolverhampton team. You will manage machine shop and subcontract routings in SAP, oversee shop activities, and resolve technical issues across the business to keep production running smoothly.

The ideal candidate brings broad manufacturing knowledge, aerospace or automotive sector exposure, and a proactive, analytical approach.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes.
• Aerospace or automotive sector experience preferred.
• Exposure to a continuous improvement culture.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint; Minitab preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Pro-active, can-do attitude.
• Excellent analytical and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Fully comply with EH&S roles and responsibilities as identified by Company procedures.
• Review and maintain Machine Shop Routings.
• Create new repair scheme routings and routing amendments for operational needs in SAP.
• Review future plant, equipment, tooling and gauging requirements.
• Manage projects / process introductions from start to finish.
• Support laser engraving, spring rate and cleaning processes.
• Actively participate in and assist with Kaizen style activity.
• Highlight change opportunities (cost & processes).
• Facilitate new product introduction.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Aerospace experience

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Communication skills

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Influencing

Proactive attitude

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-27 Country: United Kingdom Location: Birmingham, Birmingham Position Role Type: Onsite Job Opportunity: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Marston Green Company: Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Wolverhampton. The successful candidate will be responsible for Machine Shop and Subcontract Routings in S.A.P as well as oversight of Machine Shop activities. They will also be required to actively handle issues arising from technical queries and interact with all levels within the business to ensure production / operational issues are dealt with swiftly and accurately.

What you will do:

• Fully comply with all EH&S (Environment, Health & Safety) roles and responsibilities as identified by Company procedures.
• Review and maintain Machine Shop Routings.
• Create new repair scheme routings and routing amendments for operational needs in S.A.P.
• Review future plant, equipment, tooling and gauging requirements.
• Manage projects / process introductions from start to finish.
• Support laser engraving, spring rate and cleaning processes.
• Actively participate in and assist with the facilitation of Kaizen style activity.
• Highlight change opportunities (cost & processes).
• Facilitate new product introduction.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes.
• Ideally aerospace or automotive sector experience.
• Exposure to a continuous improvement culture.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint (Minitab also preferred but not essential).
• A pro-active, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven influencer.
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Desirable Aerospace, Automotive or Defence manufacturing experience.
• Excellent analytical and communications skills

What You Will Learn: Professional Development: Gain access to company-sponsored certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, opportunities to develop your leadership skills by driving exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.

Why Join Us?

At Collins Aerospace, we believe in empowering our people to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a supportive, innovative team where your contributions are valued, and your career growth is encouraged. With excellent benefits, a flexible working environment, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft interior components, this is the perfect chance to take your career to the next level.

What We Offer:

People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:

• 25 days holiday (availability to buy/sell 5 extra days) plus all bank holidays.
• Company pension Employers contribution 5% to 10% and Employee contribution (minimum 3%).
• Bonus Scheme Cycle to work scheme.
• Bupa Health Care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Power & Controls:

We make modern flight possible for millions of travellers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in-flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.