Manufacturing Engineer

Collins Aerospace; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (buy/sell 5)

Company pension (5–10%)

Cycle to work scheme

Bupa Health Care

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a leader in aerospace and defence, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support build and braze operations, collaborate with Design, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain, and implement manufacturing improvements to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

Responsibilities include creating SOPs, evaluating investigations with RCCA tools, driving SRR improvements, designing fixtures, and procuring new equipment while maintaining production support.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC/HND minimum in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Worked previously as a Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace, automotive or industrial sectors. Familiar with Quality, Industrialisation and Operations processes. Working with sheet metal parts, castings, complex parts machined from billet and complex assemblies.
• Competent user of ERP systems such as SAP and MES systems such as Solumina.
• Be able to demonstrate technical knowledge from previous roles. A good understanding of technical drawings and GD&T is essential.
• Experience in continuous improvement activities and root cause investigation techniques such as 8D analysis, fault tree, fishbone diagrams etc.
• Has practical experience of operating within a production or external supply chain facility.
• Experience in Design work would be highly desirable.
• Project management focussing on new processes (ie: moving towards automation) would also be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures and manufacturing specifications.
• Support customer/internal investigations using problem resolution tools and RCCA techniques.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities to remove waste and improve efficiency, Scrap, Rework and Repair (SRR).
• Co-ordinating corrective actions from investigations.
• Designing and updating jigs, fixtures and tooling including creating drawings for manufacture.
• Raising orders for new equipment as required.
• Ensuring the Operations function is supported to facilitate on time delivery.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering experience

Quality processes

Industrialisation

Operations processes

Sheet metal parts

Castings

Machining from billet

Complex assemblies

Technical drawings

GD&T

Root cause analysis

8D analysis

Fault tree

Fishbone diagrams

Production experience

Design experience

Project management

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22

Country: United Kingdom

Location: Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton

Position Role Type: Onsite

Job Opportunity: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: HS Marston

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence.

As a leader in the aerospace industry, we have a new and exciting opening for a Manufacturing Engineer. Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting build and braze Operations to ensure on time delivery and uphold quality standards. The successful candidate should be an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. You will be required to work collaboratively with all disciplines including Design, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain to implement manufacturing improvements, improve product quality and reduce costs.

What you will do:

• Creating and maintaining standard operating procedures and manufacturing specifications.
• Support customer/internal investigations using problem resolution tools and RCCA techniques.
• Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities to remove waste and improve efficiency, Scrap, Rework and Repair (SRR).
• Co-ordinating corrective actions from investigations.
• Designing and updating jigs, fixtures and tooling including creating drawings for manufacture.
• Raising orders for new equipment as required.
• Ensuring the Operations function is supported to facilitate on time delivery.

What You Will Learn:

Professional Development: Gain a ccess to company-sponsored certifications and training programs, mentorship and guidance from industry leaders, opportunities to develop your leadership skills by driving exciting high-impact projects and initiatives. Thrive in a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where curiosity is encouraged and supported.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Qualified to HNC/HND minimum in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Worked previously as a Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace, automotive or industrial sectors. Familiar with Quality, Industrialisation and Operations processes. Working with sheet metal parts, castings, complex parts machined from billet and complex assemblies.
• Competent user of ERP systems such as SAP and MES systems such as Solumina.
• Be able to demonstrate technical knowledge from previous roles. A good understanding of technical drawings and GD&T is essential.
• Experience in continuous improvement activities and root cause investigation techniques such as 8D analysis, fault tree, fishbone diagrams etc.
• Has practical experience of operating within a production or external supply chain facility.
• Experience in Design work would be highly desirable.
• Project management focussing on new processes (ie: moving towards automation) would also be desirable.

Why Join Us?

At Collins Aerospace, we believe in empowering our people to make a real difference. You’ll be part of a supportive, innovative team where your contributions are valued, and your career growth is encouraged. With excellent benefits, a flexible working environment, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge aircraft interior components, this is the perfect chance to take your machining career to the next level.

What We Offer:

People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:

• 25 days holiday (availability to buy/sell 5 extra days) plus all bank holidays.
• Company pension Employers contribution 5% to 10% and Employee contribution (minimum 3%).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bupa Health Care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.