Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer - Trim & Fina;

Manpower UK; Llantwit Major; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Martin is recruiting a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering - Trim & Final to join its St Athan facility in South Wales. You will develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes supporting quality, delivery, cost and safety objectives within Trim & Final and Vehicle Confirmation.

You will work with Production, Quality and cross-functional teams to optimise performance, balance lines, and drive continuous improvement across the production environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC, HND or Degree level in an Engineering discipline, or working towards a relevant degree.
• Previous Manufacturing Engineering experience in a production/manufacturing environment is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes to meet quality, delivery, cost and safety objectives.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, MBO and cross-functional teams to optimise performance and reduce waste.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions.
• Support tooling evaluation, line balancing and process improvements for efficiency and safety.

Skills

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

PFMEA

Control Plans

Data analysis

CAD NX

Line balancing

Manufacturing engineering

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering - Trim & Final

St Athan, South Wales Competitive Salary + Benefits

Manpower is recruiting on behalf of Aston Martin for a Senior Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering - Trim & 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 & 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aston Martin is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.