Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Tech Connect Group; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Farnborough. This role focuses on optimising manufacturing processes, ensuring quality standards, and supporting production. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, particularly in aerospace, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Company uniform

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma and quality control tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement manufacturing processes for quality and efficiency.
• Support daily production activities and resolve issues.
• Lead projects for production optimisation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Process improvement

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

CAD software (Catia, SolidWorks)

Job description

Our client, a leading Aerospace manufacturer, are recruiting a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team in Farnborough. This role is crucial in optimising the businesses manufacturing processes, ensuring quality standards, and supporting efficient production within a dynamic aerospace environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, ideally within the aerospace sector, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Development: Design, develop, and implement manufacturing processes and methods to achieve high standards of quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Tooling & Fixturing: Collaborate on the design and implementation of tooling and fixtures to support production needs.
• Production Support: Provide ongoing support for daily production activities, ensuring smooth operations and timely issue resolution.
• Data Analysis: Analyse production data to identify areas for improvement, enhance efficiency, and maintain quality standards.
• Project Management: Lead and support medium- and long-term projects aimed at optimising production and meeting customer requirements.
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, and internal requirements, participating in external and internal audits as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive best-in-class standards through Right First Time (RFT) principles and maintain quality standards and documentation.
• Supplier Collaboration: Work closely with external vendors and suppliers to ensure their adherence to quality and process requirements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• Welding, fabrication, or metal forming experience is advantageous.
• Background in aerospace manufacturing is preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and CAD software (e.g., Catia, SolidWorks).
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, APQP/PPAP methodologies, and quality control tools.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with an ability to collaborate across teams.
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Company uniform
• On-site parking

Working Hours:

• Standard hours: 7:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 12:00pm on Friday (39 hours/week).
• Occasional travel to other UK sites, customers, and suppliers may be required.