Manufacturing Engineer - 2189

Certain Advantage; Frimley Green; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a role based in Frimley Green, UK. The successful candidate will design and validate manufacturing systems while coordinating shop floor needs. Proven experience in aerospace sectors and familiarity with PLM/ERP tools is essential. This contract role offers a competitive rate of circa £43 per hour and is initially for 6 months.

Qualifications

• Background in avionics, assembly, integration, or testing.
• Proven experience in aerospace or space sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate manufacturing systems using engineering tools.
• Coordinate shop floor needs with Facilities Management.
• Set up and update MRP/ERP shop-floor routings and documentation.
• Provide technical assistance for manufacturing activities.

Skills

Proven experience within the aerospace sector

Experience developing assembly process documentation

Familiarity with root cause and corrective action methods

Tools

PLM and ERP tools (eg Arena, Microsoft Dynamics 365)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Farnborough (on-site) · circa £43 per hour · initially 6 months · 2-stage interview · Mon‑Fri / 37 hours

Advantage Resourcing is working in partnership with a leading aerospace organisation seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. The successful applicant will support activities and technical topics across manufacturing systems and processes.

What will you be doing?

• Designing and validating the manufacturing system using system engineering tools and methodologies (cell-based layout, lean workflows, line balancing, capital equipment planning, plant layout, and process simulation).
• Defining shop floor needs and coordinating them with the Facilities Management department.
• Setting up and updating MRP/ERP shop-floor routings, job cards, standard operating instructions, and quality documentation.
• Preparing technical documentation and supporting procurement, supplier management, and Make-or-Buy assessments.
• Providing technical assistance and troubleshooting for manufacturing and supply chain activities.
• Applying APQP principles where relevant.
• Conducting Design for Manufacture and Design to Cost evaluations, feeding improvements back to design teams.
• Collaborating closely with Jig & Tooling, Design, Production, Calibration, and Maintenance groups.

A couple of things you should know:

• Proven experience within the aerospace and/or space sectors.
• Background in one or more areas such as avionics, assembly, integration, or testing.
• Experience developing assembly process documentation and ERP routings.
• Familiarity with root cause and corrective action (RCCA) methods.

During an interview, you may be asked about:

• PLM and ERP tools (eg Arena and Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• Creation of test plans in an Avionics environment
• Your experience with creating/editing BoMs.

Sounds like you? Apply now or WhatsApp/ring Lukas - (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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