Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer - Trim and Fi

Manpower UK; Llantwit Major; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Job summary

Aston Martin, recruiting through Manpower UK, seeks a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering - Trim and Final, to join their St Athan facility in South Wales. This role focuses on devising, introducing and refining production methods supporting quality, delivery, cost and safety objectives.

You will work with cross-functionals to optimise processes, balance lines, evaluate tooling and implement continuous improvement across the Trim and Final and Vehicle Confirmation areas.

Qualifications

• Proven assembly engineering experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, introduce and refine manufacturing processes to meet quality, delivery, cost and safety targets.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Manufacturing Business Office to validate processes.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Balance manufacturing activities and support tooling selection, line balancing and process improvements.

Skills

Lean techniques

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Job description

Based at Llantwit Major, this permanent post concerns trim and final assembly operations. The Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer - Trim and Fi role centres on devising, introducing and refining production methods that meet quality, delivery, cost and safety targets. Duties include close liaison with Production, Quality and the Manufacturing Business Office, alongside process validation within vehicle confirmation. Applicants should hold proven expertise in assembly engineering, lean techniques, problem-solving and continuous improvement, ideally gained within automotive or comparable manufacturing. The position is full time and offers a competitive salary with benefits, recruited by Manpower UK on behalf of Aston Martin at its St Athan facility.

Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering - Trim andamp; Final St Athan, South Wales Competitive Salary + Benefits Manpower is recruiting on behalf of Aston Martin for a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering - Trim andamp; Final to join their manufacturing facility in St Athan.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join one of the world''s most iconic luxury automotive brands and play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence across the Trim andamp; Final and Vehicle Confirmation areas. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and improving manufacturing processes that support quality, delivery, cost and safety objectives. Working closely with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Business Office and cross-functional teams, you will identify opportunities to optimise manufacturing performance, reduce waste and deliver continuous improvement across the production environment. You will support the evaluation of manufacturing processes, tooling and facility requirements while helping to introduce smarter, more efficient ways of working. The role will involve analysing production performance, balancing manufacturing activities, developing process documentation and supporting the implementation of new components, processes and engineering changes. A key aspect of the position will be investigating manufacturing issues, identifying root causes and implementing robust corrective actions. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business to ensure process improvements are successfully introduced and controlled through effective documentation, including Process Operation Sheets, PFMEAs and Control Plans. You will also contribute to manufacturing optimisation projects, supporting tooling selection, production line balancing and process improvements that improve efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.

What We''re Looking For

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer with a strong technical background and a passion for continuous improvement. Candidates should ideally be qualified to HNC, HND or Degree level in an Engineering discipline, or be working towards a relevant degree qualification. Previous Manufacturing Engineering experience within a production or manufacturing environment is essential. You will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience using structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision making. Knowledge of manufacturing process development, process controls and continuous improvement techniques is required. Experience using CAD software, ideally Siemens NX or similar 3D CAD packages, would be highly advantageous. Knowledge of tooling specification, line balancing and manufacturing process optimisation is also desirable. Previous automotive manufacturing experience would be beneficial, although candidates from other high-volume or complex manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply. We are looking for someone who can build strong relationships across multiple functions, influence change, challenge existing processes and deliver practical engineering solutions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why Apply£

This is an opportunity to influence the production of some of the world''s most desirable vehicles while developing your career with a globally recognised luxury automotive manufacturer. You''ll join a collaborative and innovative t