Manufacturing Engineer

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Duxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a leading aerospace manufacturing business to join the engineering team. You will develop manufacturing methods, resolve production issues, and support new product introduction activities to deliver high-quality results.

The role emphasizes creating and improving processes, conducting root cause analysis, and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or HNC in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience as Manufacturing Engineer in a production environment.
• Aerospace industry experience advantageous.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering documentation.
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a structured and pragmatic approach to engineering challenges.
• Knowledge of MRP systems and CAD software would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation including route cards, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Developing and improving manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency.
• Supporting the disposition of non-conforming products and driving return-to-conformity activities.
• Implementing process improvements and engineering changes through structured change control processes.
• Conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.
• Reviewing customer specifications and ensuring manufacturing processes remain compliant with requirements.
• Working closely with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to support operational objectives.
• Supporting new product introduction activities including design reviews, PFMEA sessions, and technical documentation.
• Assisting with manufacturing estimates, proposals, and special engineering projects.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisation

Process improvement

GD&T

Engineering documentation

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace

Tools

CAD software

MRP systems

Job description

We're supporting a leading aerospace manufacturing business in their search for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or precision engineering environments who enjoys solving technical challenges, driving process improvements, and supporting new product introduction activities. You'll play a key role in developing manufacturing methods, resolving production issues, and ensuring products are delivered to the highest quality standards.

Core Duties:

• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation including route cards, BOMs, and work instructions


• Developing and improving manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and consistency


• Supporting the disposition of non-conforming products and driving return-to-conformity activities


• Implementing process improvements and engineering changes through structured change control processes


• Conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues


• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across production operations


• Reviewing customer specifications and ensuring manufacturing processes remain compliant with requirements


• Working closely with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to support operational objectives


• Supporting new product introduction activities including design reviews, pFMEA sessions, and technical documentation


• Assisting with manufacturing estimates, proposals, and special engineering projects

About You:

• Degree, HND, or HNC qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline


• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineer position within a production environment


• Aerospace industry experience would be advantageous


• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering documentation


• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing process improvements


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T


• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills


• Self-motivated with a structured and pragmatic approach to engineering challenges


• Knowledge of MRP systems and CAD software would be beneficial

This is an urgent requirement and applications will be reviewed at speed.