Manufacturing Engineer

SC ENGINEERING; Salterforth; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Engineering in Barnoldswick is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month on-site contract. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve right-first-time production and support NPI and manufacturing launches.

Reading engineering drawings and GD&T, creating PFMEAs and Control Plans, and leading root cause analysis (8D) are key aspects. Collaboration with engineering, quality, and suppliers is essential in this aerospace/precision environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing engineering experience required.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• Must read engineering/manufacturing drawings and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• PFMEA and Control Plans experience preferred.
• Experience with PPAP/APQP and FAIR processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve right-first-time production.
• Support NPI and manufacturing launch activities.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T.
• Create and implement PFMEAs and Control Plans.
• Identify process variables and opportunities for error proofing.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 8D.
• Analyze shop-floor data to drive improvements.
• Support FAR, APQP and PPAP activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, suppliers).
• Support process validation, inspection strategies and measurement methods.
• Use SPC and quality tools to monitor manufacturing performance.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Aerospace manufacturing

GD&T reading

Process improvement

PFMEA

Root cause analysis

MSA knowledge

Quality systems awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

Minitab

SAP

Teamcenter

Windchill

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

• Barnoldswick
• 12-Month Contract
• £35 per hour
• Outside IR35
• On-Site

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join an established engineering business on a 12-month contract based in Barnoldswick.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve right-first-time production
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing launch activities
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T
• Create and implement PFMEAs and Control Plans
• Identify key process variables and opportunities for error proofing
• Support investigations into non-conformance and implement corrective actions
• Carry out root cause analysis using techniques such as 8D
• Analyse manufacturing and shop-floor data to identify process improvements
• Support FAIR, APQP and PPAP activities
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers and other cross-functional teams
• Support process validation, inspection strategies and measurement methods
• Use SPC and other quality tools to monitor and improve manufacturing performance

Experience Required:

• Previous Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Ability to read engineering and manufacturing drawings
• Good knowledge of GD&T, ideally ASME Y14.5
• Experience with PFMEA and Control Plans
• Knowledge of FAIR, APQP and PPAP
• Experience with root cause analysis and 8D problem solving
• Understanding of SPC and Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Awareness of AS9100 and relevant ISO standards
• Experience with Minitab, SAP, Teamcenter, Windchill or similar systems would be advantageous
• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience

This is an on-site position in Barnoldswick and would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong aerospace, precision engineering or advanced manufacturing background.

• Contract: 12 months
• Rate: £35 per hour
• IR35: Outside IR35
• Location: Barnoldswick – On-Site