Manufacturing Engineer

Bristol Industrial; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 10-month contract with the possibility of extension. This role involves providing engineering support for machining activities and process improvements. Candidates should have at least 12 months of experience in a manufacturing engineering role and a background in aerospace or high-integrity machining. Essential skills include problem-solving, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and experience with prismatic machining.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Background in aerospace or high-integrity mechanical manufacturing.
• Experience with prismatic machining and handling aluminium/magnesium.

Responsibilities

• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to machining of aerospace components.
• Support investigations for process improvements and non-conformance.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routings and process documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office suite

Process planning

Aerospace machining

Education

HNC or equivalent in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

ENOVIA

SAP

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading aerospace manufacturer on a 10-month contract with the possibility of extension. This role will be focused on supporting prismatic machining activities, parts and casing manufacture, process planning, and production investigations in a high-integrity environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to prismatic machining of aerospace components (including aluminium and magnesium parts & casings).
• Support and drive investigation activities for process improvements and non-conformance issues.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, process documentation, BOMs, and stage drawings.
• Generate and amend Work Instructions and SAP production orders in line with MPS requirements.
• Manage engineering change implementation across WIP and current assembly processes.
• Plan, review, and report on ME activities, identifying and escalating issues where needed.
• Request and manage tooling, fixtures, and gauges required for manufacture and assembly.
• Identify and implement process improvements for build sequence, tooling, and efficiency.
• Act as Manufacturing Engineering representative for Shop Floor Support.
• Support non-conformance reduction activities, internally and within the supply chain.

Essential Requirements

• HNC or equivalent in Engineering and/or time-served apprenticeship.
• Minimum 12 months experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role (3 years post-training preferred).
• Background in aerospace or high-integrity mechanical manufacturing.
• Experience with prismatic machining and handling of aluminium/magnesium components.
• Familiar with process planning and production investigation techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Understanding of engineering change processes and documentation.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.

Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and 3D CAD systems.
• Familiarity with SAP, particularly ME-related modules.
• Experience creating accurate manufacturing BOMs and estimating production times.
• Understanding of tooling/gauging requirements and cost/time estimating for capacity planning.
• Ability to amend shop floor documentation in real-time to maintain production flow.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.