Manufacturing Engineer

iO Associates; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production processes and support New Product Introduction. The role requires expertise in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, with a focus on quality and efficiency in aerospace environments. Join a collaborative team and take your career to new heights with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Clear career progression and development support

Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and benefits package

Collaborative, growth-focused team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering (aerospace, defense, or high-spec industries).
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, PFMEA, and GD&T.
• Lean Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Lead NPI industrialisation including tooling, work instructions, and validation plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across RFT, productivity, and waste reduction.

Skills

Lean tools

Six Sigma

APQP

PPAP

SPC

PFMEA

GD&T

Project Management

Communication

Education

Degree/HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace

Location: Redditch
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a proactive Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for driving quality and efficiency in aerospace production environments?

iO Associates are proud to be supporting a leading aerospace manufacturer seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their high-performance engineering team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of improving manufacturing processes, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), and delivering continuous improvement across quality, cost, and throughput.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency, and safety.
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  Lead NPI industrialisation including tooling, work instructions, and validation plans.
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  Drive continuous improvement initiatives across RFT, productivity, and waste reduction.
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  Apply Lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, time studies, line balancing) and Six Sigma methods.
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  Use APQP and lead PPAP processes to ensure product readiness and compliance.
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  Define and maintain SOPs, routings, and process controls to aerospace standards (AS9100/NADCAP).
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  Troubleshoot and resolve issues using 8D, RCA, and DMAIC methodologies.
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  Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, production, quality, and supply chain.

What We're Looking For:

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  5+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering (aerospace, defense, or high-spec industries).
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  Degree/HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering.
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  Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, SPC, PFMEA, and GD&T.
• 
  Lean Six Sigma tools and continuous improvement leadership experience.
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  Excellent communication and project management skills.

Desirable:

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  Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
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  Engineering Council registration (EngTech, IEng, CEng)
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  ERP systems experience
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  Knowledge of special processes (e.g., forging, heat treatment, machining)

What's on Offer:

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  Work on cutting-edge aerospace products and innovation projects
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  Clear career progression and development support
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  Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and benefits package
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  A collaborative, growth-focused team environment

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply now or reach out to Tommy Collishaw at iO Associates for more details.