Process Engineer

Line Up Aviation; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation recruitment firm is seeking a Process Engineer for a contract role until November 2026 in Broughton. The position involves translating design intent into technical instructions for aircraft manufacture and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Applicants should have a strong process-driven background and knowledge of manufacturing engineering. This role offers an hourly rate up to £37.02 and requires onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean principles.
• Strong process driven background from a large manufacturer.
• Experienced knowledge of aircraft production and engineering methods.

Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into technical instructions for aircraft manufacture.
• Implement best practice methods to meet business requirements.
• Deliver detailed work preparation for aircraft production.

Skills

Knowledge of lean principles

Strong process driven background

Effective communication skills

Leadership skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Our client has an opportunity for a Process Engineer to join them on a contract basis until November 2026. You will be working within the manufacturing engineering function, focusing on work preparation to industrialise minor and major modifications.

Role details

• Role: Process Engineer
• Location: Broughton, Flintshire - fully onsite
• Hours: 35 per week
• Hourly Rate: Up to £37.02 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35
• Clearance: BPSS required to start

What you'll be doing

• Translate design intent into the compilation and control of technical instructions and Manufacturing Engineering data for use in aircraft detail manufacture, assembly, test and certification, utilising current business tools.
• Implement best practice methods, tools and processes from first principles to meet current and future business requirements.
• Deliver detailed work preparation definition (routings, BOMs, SOIs, STV calculations) for aircraft production.
• Ensure that all work and documentation meets departmental procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Project manage detail manufacture, assembly, test and certification methods, tools and process improvements, including implementation strategies in accordance with business requirements.
• Evaluate capacity of the manufacturing process, enhance as required and recommend changes to the product design standard.
• Provide electrical/mechanical shopfloor support to operations, supply chain and Final Assembly Lines.

Requirements

• Knowledge of lean principles.
• Strong process driven background from a large manufacturer
• Application and knowledge of the current business management tools, ideally SAP
• Ability to operate from first principles in manufacturing disciplines and activities requiring technical skills and knowledge to make daily business decisions.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, Design and other Business Information Systems.
• Experienced knowledge of aircraft production, and engineering methods and procedures.
• Understanding of relationships and interactions with other Manufacturing Engineering and Business functions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills, and self-motivated are desirable.

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply immediately!

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