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Short Brothers A Boeing Company; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour week

Generous holidays

Flexible schedules

Pension scheme

Life cover

Occupational health

Employee assistance

Professional development

Coaching and mentoring

Career advancement

Car parking

Maternity pay

Job summary

Short Brothers, a Boeing Company in Belfast is offering a Manufacturing Engineering Graduate position with a starting salary of £38,956. You will contribute to planning, development, and improvement of manufacturing methods for aerospace structures, while learning from experienced engineers on real production lines.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, technology adoption, and cross-functional collaboration across design, quality, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or honours degree in an engineering discipline aligned with manufacturing and aerospace.
• CEng status progression capability or accreditation pathway is desirable.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, development, and improvement of manufacturing methods used to build aerospace structures and components.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Work with automation and digital tools to support aerospace production.
• Assist with the introduction of new products and technologies into manufacturing environments.
• Investigate production challenges, analyse data, and propose practical solutions.

Education

Honours degree (minimum 2.2) in Manufacturing, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering or a directly relevant subject

Job description

Graduate Opportunities 2027 Manufacturing Engineering Short Brothers, a Boeing Company - Belfast Starting Salary 38,956

Love finding smarter ways to build things? Want to work with cutting-edge technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and the teams responsible for bringing aerospace products to life? At Short Brothers,we're shaping the future of aerospace through world-class manufacturing, engineering innovation, and sustainable technologies. As a Manufacturing Engineering Graduate, you'll play a key role in helping us design and improve the processes, tools, technologies, and systems used to build some of the world's most advanced aircraft structures. If you're passionate about problem-solving, continuous improvement, technology, and seeing your work become a reality on the factory floor, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why Manufacturing Engineering?

Behind every aircraft component is a team of engineers making sure it can be produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Manufacturing Engineers bridge the gap between design and production, helping transform engineering concepts into real products.

What's in It for You?

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in a real manufacturing environment while being supported by experienced engineers and industry experts.

• 36 hour working week (half day Friday)?
• Generous holidays
• Range of flexible schedules
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Generous life cover
• Company occupational sick scheme
• On site Occupational Health Department
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and growth
• Coaching and mentoring
• Opportunity for advancement
• Free car parking
• Enhanced maternity pay

What You'll Be Working On

As a Manufacturing Engineering Graduate, you'll have opportunities to contribute across a range of exciting areas.

• Production & Manufacturing Processes - Support the planning, development, and improvement of manufacturing methods used to build aerospace structures and components.
• Continuous Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, enhance productivity, and create smarter ways of working.
• Technology & Innovation - Work with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and digital tools that support the future of aerospace production.
• Industrialisation - Help introduce new products and technologies into manufacturing environments, ensuring smooth transition from concept to production.
• Problem Solving - Investigate production challenges, analyse data, and support practical solutions that improve performance and quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work alongside Design Engineers, Quality Engineers, Operations teams, Supply Chain specialists, and production colleagues to deliver successful outcomes.

What You'll Gain During your graduate experience

During your graduate experience, you'll:

• Work on real projects from day one
• Develop technical and commercial awareness
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and manufacturing specialists
• Contribute ideas that influence the future of manufacturing
• Learn how world-class aerospace products are built
• Discover specialist areas that match your interests and strengths
• Gain experience within one of the world's leading aerospace organisations

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for graduates who are curious, practical, innovative, and excited by the challenge of improving how things are made. You might enjoy solving problems, analysing processes, working with technology, or finding more efficient ways to achieve results. Most importantly, you'll bring enthusiasm, initiative, and a desire to learn.

Essential Requirements

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to demonstrate how they meet the appropriate job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.

• Successful candidates will be forecasted for or have an honours degree (minimum 2.2) in Manufacturing, Aeronautical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering or a directly relevant subject where the course content has been accredited by one of the major engineering institutions enabling applicants to pursue CEng status.
• Requirement to work 36 hours per week 5 days a week in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Positive, enthusiastic and hardworking attitude combined with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in aerospace industry as a career.

Desirable Criteria

• A forecasted or achieved 2.1, 1st class honours degree or Masters degree (MEng, or Beng+MSc) may be considered during the shortlisting for this role.
• Preference may be given to candidates with a Manufacturing Engineering degree.

Key Dates

Qualification must be achieved by July 2027. Applications close: 4pm, Tuesday 10th November 2026.

Skills

Manufacturing Production

Design. Innovate. Engineer the future.