Manufacturing Engineer- Aerospace & Defense

Héroux-Devtek; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the aerospace sector seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for its Runcorn facility. The role involves enhancing manufacturing methods, collaborating with engineering teams, and supporting new product introductions. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background, experience with ERP systems, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in manufacturing engineering processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience using Solidworks for tool design.

Responsibilities

• Create and improve manufacturing instructions and methods.
• Implement and use ERP for planning and BOM creation.
• Support shop floor manufacturing and address issues.

Skills

Understanding engineering/technical drawings

Manufacturing engineering practices

Solidworks for tool design

Knowledge of plating techniques

Hydraulic actuation systems

Tools

Infor LN ERP

BaaN or similar ERP systems

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Runcorn, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

Company Bio:

Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.

Division info:

The Landing Gear Market specializes in the design, qualification, manufacture and repair and overhaul of landing gears and flight critical components to a customer base that extends from the OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) to the Operators in both the commercial and military markets.

Summary of position:

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the role presents an opportunity to work for and develop with a leading Aircraft Landing Gear manufacturer in an interesting and varied role. The position’s foundation is to define, support and continuously improve the manufacturing methods that enable Héroux Devtek’s products to be manufactured safely with the highest quality and as efficiently as possible.

The role involves the creation, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing plans & bills of materials for both the OE and MRO workstreams using the company ERP system, providing manufacturing support with rework instruction and corrective actions, the design and modification of tooling and fixtures to aid landing gear assembly. Involvement in continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives will form part of the role as well as supporting manufacturing and engineering investigations when required.

Main responsibilities:

• Creation, amendment and improvement of manufacturing instructions and methods.
• Development, implementation, and daily use of Infor LN ERP system for planning (creation of manufacturing routings) and creation and amendment of Bills of Materials.
• Work with our Design Engineering Team to develop and modify rework schemes for recurring MRO repairs.
• Generate production planning for Cadmium, Nickel and Chrome plating processes.
• Support New Product Introduction through attendance at design reviews, identification of new tool/fixture requirements, creation of product structure within the ERP system and identification of risks through process analysis and PFMEAs.
• Provide day to day support on the shop floor for the manufacturing teams on manufacture/assembly and hydraulic test related issues.

Qualifications:

• Possess a solid foundation in manufacturing engineering practices and processes.
• Ability to understand to read and interpret engineering/technical drawings for machining.
• Experience of Solidworks for tool and Fixture design.
• Knowledge and understanding of Processing and Plating techniques – Chrome, HVOF, Nickel, Zinc Nickel & Cadmium.
• Experience of hydraulic actuation systems.
• Familiarity with BaaN or similar ERP systems a plus.

You enjoy challenges, teamwork an a quality working environment that evolves continuously? Developing your competencies is a priority for you? Join Héroux-Devtek and "lets grow together".

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Héroux-Devtek is an equal opportunity employer.