Manufacturing Engineer

STR Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support technical operations on aerospace components. You'll create documentation, collaborate with various teams, and improve manufacturing processes. This role offers a competitive salary, a discretionary bonus, and significant professional development within a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual leave increasing with service

Employer pension contribution

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym discounts

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year engineering experience or completed placement year.
• Experience reading engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with metal component processing and surface finishing desired.

Responsibilities

• Creating and refining manufacturing work instructions and tooling documentation.
• Investigating and resolving non-conformities and production defects.
• Conducting workflow analysis and capacity planning.

Skills

Data-driven problem solving

Technical documentation

Collaboration

CAD software

Mechanical manufacturing processes

Education

HND (or higher) in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP systems

MS Office

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - West London - Permanent

This is your chance to work at the heart of operations, where innovation meets precision. You'll play a key role in supporting shop floor manufacturing activity, focusing on technical documentation, tooling instructions, critical inspections and process development. If you're naturally curious, collaborative, and keen to work on complex aerospace components, we'd love to hear from you.

Day To Day Responsibilities

* Creating and refining manufacturing work instructions, tooling documentation and inspection guidelines
* Working with cross-functional teams including operations, tooling, IT and supply chain to drive continuous improvement
* Investigating and resolving non-conformities and production defects through data-driven problem solving
* Developing and managing master data within SAP systems
* Conducting workflow analysis, time studies, and capacity planning to identify and resolve bottlenecks
* Supporting maintenance coordination and production equipment troubleshooting

Requirements for the role

* A minimum of one year's hands-on engineering experience, or a completed placement year in a relevant setting
* HND (or higher) in a mechanical engineering discipline
* Confident using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and strong knowledge of MS Office
* Experience reading engineering drawings and understanding mechanical manufacturing processes
* Familiarity with metal component processing and surface finishing (aerospace experience desirable)
* The ability to explain complex technical issues clearly and work effectively across teams

Eligibility Requirement

Applicants must have the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK for at least the next 2 years. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Whats in it for you?

* Competitive base salary
* Discretionary bonus scheme (up to 15% of annual salary)
* 20 days annual leave, increasing to 26 with service (plus bank holidays)
* Employer pension contribution and life assurance
* Free onsite parking and easy access to the train station
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme, retail and gym discounts
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Involvement in global projects and access to international knowledge exchange

If you're looking to grow in a technical engineering role where your ideas will help shape world-class manufacturing, apply now via the apply button.