Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace

Matchtech; Fareham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their team on a PAYE contract basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering principles, particularly in lean manufacturing, and experience with New Product Introduction projects. This position requires hands-on support to achieve operational goals in quality and production at the Titchfield site. Familiarity with LAIRs and FAIRs processes is essential, along with knowledge of supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering principles, especially lean methodologies.
• Ability to actively support NPI projects and collaborate with production.
• Solid understanding of supply chain operations including logistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive support to achieve production output and quality.
• Maintain production performance targets with lead engineers.
• Ensure timely completion of manufacturing documentation and transactions.
• Support New Product Introduction phases for production readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in quality and delivery.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing (Six Sigma)

Process flows

RCCA

SOP development

Interpreting engineering drawings

BOM and routing audits

Additive manufacturing technologies

Supply chain collaboration

Laser part marking technology

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

We're currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team on a contract basis, providing day‑to‑day support across all operational areas of our Titchfield site.

This role requires someone with previous exposure to Assembly/Test Manufacturing Engineering environments, who can hit the ground running. Familiarity with LAIRs and FAIRs processes is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, hands‑on support to production areas to achieve output, quality, cost, and safety objectives
• Act on direction from Lead and Senior Manufacturing Engineers to maintain production performance targets
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all manufacturing documentation and system transactions
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) phases to ensure production readiness and delivery schedules are achieved
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in quality, productivity, and delivery performance
• Assist in driving best practices across manufacturing operations, including lean methodologies
• Maintain compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations and company policies

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong background in manufacturing engineering principles, including lean manufacturing (Six Sigma), value stream mapping, process flows, RCCA, and SOP development
• Experience conducting BOM and routing audits
• Competent in interpreting engineering drawings
• Good working knowledge of LAIRs and FAIRs processes
• Experience supporting NPI projects and collaborating with supply chain functions
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement processes
• Advantageous to have knowledge of laser part marking technology, specifically Pryor equipment and software
• Understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning processes
• Solid grasp of supply chain operations including planning, scheduling, inventory control, and logistics

Role is offered on a PAYE basis only.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK adhering to ITAR restrictions.