Manufacturing Engineer

Hunter Selection Limited; South Molton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aerospace environment

Training & development

Career progression

Wellbeing & safety

Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Devon-based aerospace facility in the United Kingdom. You will develop, optimize, and support manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and productivity standards are met.

You will lead Lean initiatives, support NPI activities, and work with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to improve performance. A degree in engineering and aerospace experience are preferred, with opportunities for training and long-term

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, or production environments.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D or A3.
• Familiarity with Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, and 6S.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support production teams with technical expertise and process improvements.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process controls.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and process validation activities.
• Work closely with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve operational performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace and regulatory standards.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root Cause Analysis

Value Stream Mapping

6S

Standard Work

Visual Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a

Manufacturing Engineer to join a world-class aerospace manufacturing business at its Devon-based facility.

Working within a highly innovative aerospace environment, you will be responsible for developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity are achieved.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes and procedures.


• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.


• Support production teams with technical expertise and process improvements.


• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.


• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process controls.


• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and process validation activities.


• Work closely with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve operational performance.


• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.


• Ensure compliance with aerospace and regulatory standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.


• Experience within a manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, or production environment.


• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools.


• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D or A3.


• Familiarity with Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, and 6S.


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.


• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

up to £55,000 plus benefits.

• Industry-leading aerospace manufacturing environment.


• Excellent training and development opportunities.


• Clear long-term career progression.


• Employee wellbeing and safety-focused culture.

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Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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