Process Engineer

Carbon60; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing engineering team is seeking a Process Engineer to support modifications for aircraft production at their Broughton site. The ideal candidate will have a process-driven background, experience in large manufacturing settings, and knowledge of lean principles. This full-time role offers up to £37.02 per hour with a contract until November 2026. Interested applicants should submit their CV.

Qualifications

• Experience in large manufacturing settings.
• Ability to operate from first principles in manufacturing disciplines.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, Design, and Business Information Systems.
• Experience in aircraft production and engineering methods.

Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into technical instructions and manufacturing engineering data.
• Implement best practices to meet business requirements.
• Deliver detailed work preparation definition for aircraft production.
• Evaluate and enhance manufacturing process capacity.
• Provide shopfloor support to operations, supply chain, and final assembly lines.

Skills

Strong process-driven background

Knowledge of lean principles and business management tools

Effective communication and leadership skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Process Engineer - Manufacturing

Location: Broughton (full time onsite requirement)
Contract Duration: Until 10 November 2026, with potential for extension
Pay Rate: Up to £37.02 per hour (Umbrella) / Up to £27.68 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: 35 hours per week
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Interview Process: One stage interview

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading manufacturing engineering team supporting a major aircraft programme. The successful candidate will focus on work preparation to industrialise modifications for aircraft, supporting both mechanical and electrical systems. You'll work as part of a multifunctional team to ensure seamless industrialisation into production.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into technical instructions and manufacturing engineering data for aircraft manufacture, assembly, test, and certification
• Implement best practice methods, tools, and processes to meet current and future business requirements
• Deliver detailed work preparation definition (routings, BOMs, SOIs, STV calculations) for aircraft production
• Ensure all work and documentation meets procedural and regulatory requirements
• Project manage manufacturing process improvements, including implementation strategies
• Evaluate and enhance manufacturing process capacity, recommending changes to product design as needed
• Provide shopfloor support to operations, supply chain, and final assembly lines

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong process-driven background; experience in large manufacturing settings
• Knowledge of lean principles and business management tools (ideally SAP)
• Ability to operate from first principles in manufacturing disciplines
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, Design, and Business Information Systems
• Experience in aircraft production and engineering methods
• Effective communication and leadership skills; self-motivated

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK unrestricted.

To apply, please submit your CV. For more information please call Ellie at Carbon60 Fareham on 02039106419.

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