Manufacturing Engineer

Holt Engineering; Downton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing health benefits

Life insurance

Company pension contribution

Professional development

Job summary

Holt Engineering in Downton, Salisbury, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to improve aerospace component production, develop processes and lead lean initiatives.

You will work with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to drive waste reduction, document SOPs and maintain high manufacturing standards. Applicants must have relevant aerospace experience and full-time, permanent right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or similar.
• Background in aerospace, precision engineering or controlled production.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and production support.
• Experience with root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Ability to create clear manufacturing documentation (work instructions, SOPs).
• Familiarity with lean or Six Sigma methods.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Clear communication with production staff, engineers, quality teams and customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components.
• Support production with technical problem-solving and process improvements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Create and maintain process flow diagrams, work instructions, SOPs and production documentation.
• Monitor production metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with Quality to support AS9100 and ISO9001 requirements.
• Work with customers and internal teams to ensure practical engineering input.
• Support cross-functional improvement projects across Production, Quality and Engineering.
• Help maintain high standards around safety, quality, delivery and repeatability.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Technical problem-solving

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AS9100

ISO 9001

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Downton, Salisbury

Manufacturing Engineer salary: £41,250 – £45,750

Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

Manufacturing Engineer Overview:

Improve manufacturing processes across high-quality aerospace component production

Support production with root cause analysis, corrective actions and technical problem-solving

Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, SOPs and controlled documentation

Drive lean manufacturing, waste reduction and continuous improvement activity

Work closely with production, quality, customers and cross-functional engineering teams

This Manufacturing Engineer role is with an established aerospace manufacturing business in Downton, Salisbury, supporting the improvement of processes across a specialist production environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and customer-facing teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, solve production issues and maintain high manufacturing standards. This Manufacturing Engineer position would suit someone with experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement or production support within aerospace, precision engineering or another controlled manufacturing environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Manufacturing Engineer

• Develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components
• Support production teams with technical problem-solving and process improvements
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, flow and waste reduction
• Create and maintain process flow diagrams, work instructions, SOPs and production documentation
• Monitor production metrics and identify areas for improvement
• Work with Quality to support AS9100, ISO9001 and controlled manufacturing requirements
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure practical engineering input is applied
• Support cross-functional improvement projects across Production, Quality and Engineering
• Help maintain consistent standards around safety, quality, delivery and repeatability

What they’re looking for - Manufacturing Engineer

• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer or similar role
• Background in aerospace, precision engineering, fabrication, mechanical manufacturing or another controlled production environment
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and practical production support
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement
• Able to create and maintain clear manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and SOPs
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methods
• Strong problem-solving skills with good attention to detail
• Able to communicate clearly with production staff, engineers, quality teams and customers
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-moving manufacturing environment

Desirable - Manufacturing Engineer

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• AS9100 or ISO9001 exposure
• Experience working with fabricated, pipe, duct, fluid system or precision component manufacturing
• Experience monitoring production KPIs and using data to drive improvements
• Lean, Six Sigma or formal continuous improvement training

What’s on offer - Manufacturing Engineer

• Manufacturing Engineer salary: £41,250 – £45,750
• A Manufacturing Engineer role with a strong mix of process improvement, production support and continuous improvement activity.
• The chance to work in a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment where quality, safety and precision are central to the work.
• Wellbeing health benefits, life insurance, company pension contribution and opportunities for professional development.
• A collaborative manufacturing setting where the Manufacturing Engineer can make a visible impact on efficiency, documentation and production performance.