Manufacturing Engineer

April Quest; Royston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

April Quest is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and optimise manufacturing processes for aerospace thermal insulation products, ensuring quality, efficiency and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with production and quality teams to resolve issues and deliver reliable high-temperature aerospace solutions.

Key responsibilities include maintaining manufacturing documentation, resolving MRB and RCCA, implementing process improvements, supporting NPI and technical documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in manufacturing, mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment and understanding of health & safety standards.
• GD&T understanding and ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and processes.
• Resolve manufacturing issues and support MRB and RCCA activities.
• Implement process improvements and engineering changes.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with production, quality, suppliers, and customers to drive manufacturing excellence.
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week; flexible start/finish with early finish every Friday.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation & time management

GD&T understanding

MS Office proficiency

Education

Degree, HNC, or HND in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

About the Company

A leading engineering and manufacturing business supplying high‑performance, precision‑engineered solutions to the aerospace and defence sectors. Renowned for technical excellence, innovation, and quality, the company partners with some of the world's leading OEMs and continues to invest in its people, technology, and capabilities. As part of its continued growth, they are looking for a talented manufacturing engineer to join their team.

Manufacturing Engineer – Role Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll develop and optimise manufacturing processes for aerospace thermal insulation products, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance. Working closely with production and quality teams, you'll resolve manufacturing issues, support continuous improvement, and help deliver reliable solutions for high‑temperature aerospace applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation and processes.
• Resolve manufacturing issues and support MRB activities and RCCA.
• Implement process improvements and engineering changes.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with production, quality, suppliers, and customers to drive manufacturing excellence.
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Working Hours: Flexible start and finish times around core working hours with an early finish every Friday.
• Contracted hours are: 08:00‑16:15 (Monday to Thursday) & 08:00‑15:00 (Friday).

Essential Requirements

• Degree, HNC, or HND qualified in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role, ideally within aerospace or a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, including GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
• Experience interpreting and applying engineering, quality, and health and safety standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a structured, practical approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams.
• Highly organised, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with MS Project would be advantageous.