Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace

TN United Kingdom; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the defence sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of technical processes. This role involves designing tooling and providing hands-on support for product assembly, ensuring high-quality standards in manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in 3D CAD, technical writing, and Lean Manufacturing principles. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to innovation in the defence industry, where your expertise will contribute to the development of cutting-edge materials and systems. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industry experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 3D solid modelling.
• Knowledge of metalworking tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Design and document tooling using 3D CAD and 2D drafting.
• Provide hands-on support for manufacturing assembly.
• Coordinate validation and process engineering evaluations.

Skills

3D CAD

Technical Writing

Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

Lean Manufacturing

Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)

Education

BSc in Engineering

MSc in Engineering

BSc in Physics

MSc in Physics

Tools

3D Solid Modelling Software

Hand Tools

Fixtures

Semi-Automated Equipment

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

My client specialises in the defence industry, producing and maintaining various types of weapons, materials, and aircraft emergency evacuation systems. They are also involved in creating composite materials such as carbon fibre tubes and aero-structures.

The manufacturing engineer will be the technical owner of the process, including work instructions, equipment, tooling, and other facility requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design and document tooling, with experience in 3D CAD and 2D drafting.
• Provide hands-on support for manufacturing assembly of products.
• Technical writing.
• Apply knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA), and process hazard analysis (PHA).
• Maintain equipment and tooling in coordination with maintenance team.
• Coordinate and perform validation and process engineering evaluations for manufacturing equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in Engineering or Physics.
• 8+ years of industry-relevant experience preferred; others considered.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years of 3D solid modelling experience.
• Experience designing, installing, and qualifying production equipment, including hand tools, fixtures, and semi-automated equipment.
• Knowledge of metalworking tolerances from milling, grinding, turning, laser, or water jet cutting.
• Candidates will be considered for Security Clearance (SC) after job acceptance.