Manufacturing Process Engineer

Major Forces; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturing company in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer (Aerospace CNC) to develop CNC machining processes. This role entails optimizing production plans, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards, and driving continuous improvements. Candidates should have a background in CNC machining or manufacturing engineering and a strong understanding of aerospace materials and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Background in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, or process planning.
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials (aluminium, titanium, composites).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Experience with MRP systems and aerospace quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimise machining process plans for CNC-manufactured components.
• Collaborate closely with programmers to align tooling, tolerances, and production methods.
• Input and manage routing data within the MRP system.
• Ensure materials, documentation, and processes meet AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance accuracy, cycle times, and cost-efficiency.

Skills

CNC machining

Manufacturing engineering

Process planning

Interpreting engineering drawings

Understanding aerospace materials

Tools

MRP systems

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Process Engineer (Aerospace CNC)

Our client is continuing to grow and shaping the future of precision aerospace manufacturing and we're looking for an engineer who can turn technical drawings into reality. You\'ll bridge the gap between design and machining, developing end-to-end process plans that ensure every component meets the highest aerospace standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimise machining process plans for CNC-manufactured components.
• Collaborate closely with programmers to align tooling, tolerances, and production methods.
• Input and manage routing data within the MRP system.
• Ensure materials, documentation, and processes meet AS9100 and NADCAP requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance accuracy, cycle times, and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• Background in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, or process planning.
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials (aluminium, titanium, composites).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Experience with MRP systems and aerospace quality standards.

Benefits

\u0022You\'ll be part of a business where engineering excellence meets innovation supporting world-class aerospace programmes, with real influence on how components are manufactured and delivered\u0022