Process Engineer

Guidant Global; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace staffing agency is seeking a motivated Process Engineer to support the Single Aisle aircraft programme in Broughton. You will contribute to integrating modifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing best practices within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing processes, knowledge of lean principles, and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity for impactful work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and production engineering.
• Background in large-scale manufacturing environments is valuable.
• Understanding of design processes and production systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure aircraft modifications are integrated into the manufacturing process.
• Translate design intent into technical instructions.
• Implement best-practice manufacturing methods.
• Manage process improvements from concept to implementation.
• Evaluate and recommend design changes.

Skills

Knowledge of lean principles

Experience with business or manufacturing systems

Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering methods

Ability to work from first principles

Confident communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

Process Engineer

Location :

Broughton - Onsite Requirement

Hours :

35 per week, 4.5-day pattern between 7am-7pm

Pay :

27.68 PAYE per hour or £37.02 Umbrella

Clearance :

BPSS+ required (arranged by Airbus Security)

Join Us as a Process Engineer

We're looking for a motivated Process Engineer to join our manufacturing engineering team, supporting the Single Aisle aircraft programme. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by helping industrialise new and modified designs within a major aerospace environment.

You’ll work as part of a collaborative, multifunctional team and support the smooth transition of mechanical and electrical modifications into production.

What You’ll Be Doing

You'll play a key role in ensuring aircraft modifications are seamlessly integrated into the manufacturing process. Your responsibilities will include :

Translating design intent into clear, accurate technical instructions and Manufacturing Engineering data for production, assembly, testing and certification.

Delivering detailed work preparation (including routings, BOMs, SOIs and STV calculations).

Ensuring all documentation meets regulatory and procedural requirements.

Implementing best-practice manufacturing methods, tools and processes.

Managing process improvements and supporting industrialisation projects from concept through to implementation.

Evaluating and improving manufacturing capacities, as well as recommending design changes where appropriate.

Providing hands‑on support to shopfloor teams, supply chain and Final Assembly Lines.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from a range of manufacturing, production and industrial engineering backgrounds. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring :

Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement.

Experience with business or manufacturing systems (SAP ideal).

Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering methods, design processes and production systems.

Ability to work from first principles and make informed technical decisions.

Confident communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

A background in large‑scale manufacturing environments is particularly valuable.

Impactful Work

Contribute to the production of world‑leading aircraft and be part of a high‑performing engineering function.

Career Growth

Work alongside experienced engineering teams, developing expertise in complex manufacturing environments.

Supportive Culture

Guidant Global champions an inclusive, people‑first approach with a focus on wellbeing, flexibility and professional growth.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.