Manufacturing Engineer - Level 2

Argo Aviation International Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in West London is seeking a Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer to enhance shop floor operations. The ideal candidate should possess an HND in mechanical discipline, have significant CAD experience, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and project management skills. The role includes creating work instructions and driving process improvements, with a salary of up to £43,075. Flexibility in working hours is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND in a mechanical discipline with CAD experience.
• Experience managing end-to-end manufacturing or engineering projects.
• Training in Lean manufacturing and Statistical Process Control beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create and update manufacturing work instructions and documentation.
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve processes.
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve production defects.

Skills

Manufacturing project management

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Technical documentation

Aerospace component knowledge

CAD software proficiency

ERP/MRP systems

Education

HND in mechanical discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Location: West London (Plating Lab / Manufacturing Facility)

Salary: Up to £43,075

Hours/Shift Pattern: Flexible; may include shift work, evenings and weekends - To be confirmed based on business needs

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Client

Our client operates from one of the largest aircraft maintenance facilities in West London, spanning 13,400 square meters. The site is fully equipped to perform all aspects of aircraft undercarriage maintenance and support, including advanced manufacturing processes in plating and surface finishing.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Technical Process Manager (Manufacturing), the Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer provides advanced expertise to support and enhance shop floor operations at the facility. This role focuses on developing, reviewing, and improving work instructions, tooling documentation, critical inspection checks, and maintenance programs. The successful candidate will resolve production defects, drive continuous process improvements, and lead projects that deliver measurable gains in manufacturing performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, review, and update manufacturing work instructions and documentation, detailing tooling usage, inspection regimes, and critical checks.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects with Operations, IT, Tooling, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams.
• Investigate and develop new processes, methods, and layouts to increase equipment flexibility, improve throughput, and maintain compliance with OEM requirements.
• Identify process waste, conduct root cause analysis, and implement sustainable improvement actions.
• Plan, coordinate, and deliver assigned projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, cost, and timing targets are met. Lead problem-solving and troubleshooting activities to resolve production issues.
• Analyse and report on production performance, providing actionable recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing, statistical analysis, and process mapping techniques.
• Support and optimise equipment maintenance programs.
• Develop and maintain master data for tooling and equipment in SAP.
• Conduct time and motion studies, workflow analysis, line balancing, and capacity analysis.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum HND in a mechanical discipline, with significant CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).
• Higher qualification considered for candidates demonstrating tool design interest.
• Training in Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Statistical Process Control is beneficial.

Skills & Experience

• 3-5 years' experience managing end-to-end manufacturing or engineering projects.
• Experience driving process improvement initiatives (Pareto, DMAIC, OEE) and analysing KPIs.
• Strong experience in structured problem-solving (5 Whys, 8D).
• Proven ability to produce detailed work instructions and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of metal component processing and surface finishing for aerospace components.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and applying basic metrology principles.
• Solid mechanical understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Advanced IT skills including ERP/MRP, MS Office, and CAD software.
• Experience implementing automation technologies and data-driven process improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Conditions

• Office-based with regular time on the plating shop floor.
• Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals is possible.
• Flexibility in working hours based on business needs; potential travel between sites within the client group.

Additional Requirements

• Mandatory training completion required.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and experience for this Manufacturing Engineers role apply today or contact Argo Aviation to speak with one of our Consultants.

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Note 1: Candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Note 2: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Argo Aviation International is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

Argo Aviation International is committed to equal opportunities for all and will not discriminate based on an individual's sex, race, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact us