Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Curtiss-wright's Sensors Division; Hurn; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Paid Time Off

Retirement with Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Competitive Pay

Bonus Scheme

Recognition

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Division in Christchurch, Dorset is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the introduction of new products into production and support existing lines. You will work with engineering on DFM/testability/manufacturability, develop manufacturing processes and build guides, and design fixtures and cells to optimize throughput.

The role requires a manufacturing/engineering degree and 5+ years in medium/high volume electro-mechanical manufacturing, with strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a similar Senior Manufacturing Engineer role in medium/high volume electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Experience with DFM/testability/manufacturability and engineering changes.
• Familiarity with Lean tools (5S, continuous improvement) and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CAD tools; hands-on capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead introduction of new products to production and support existing lines.
• Collaborate with Engineering on DFM/testability/manufacturability and design of new products.
• Develop new manufacturing processes and build guides; design fixtures and tooling.
• Layout manufacturing cells with tooling and services; ensure equipment is available and safe.
• Investigate and implement improvements to current production processes and solve manufacturing problems.
• Support quality issues related to builds and external suppliers; identify root causes.

Skills

SolidWorks

MS Excel

MS Word

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HNC/Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

2026-09-28T00:00:00

Location: Christchurch, Dorset, GB, BH23 1

Application Deadline: 2026-12-28T19:01:29.467

We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for our Christchurch location, you will be responsible for the introduction of new products to production, support current production lines and ensure services are always available to production.

Location:

Christchurch, Dorset

We Take Care of Our People

• Work-life balance through our Hybrid working, flexitime program and condensed work week (role dependent)
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement with Employer Match
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Scheme
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenge

• Assist in Introduction of new products to production
• Actively work with Engineering on all DFM/testability/manufacturability issues and design of new products
• Develop new manufacturing processes and build guides
• Design and produce assembly jigs and fixtures
• Layout manufacturing cells with all tooling and services
• Support Current Production
• Suggest and implement improvements to current production processes
• Investigate and solve manufacturing problems
• Investigate Quality problems caused by build and external suppliers
• Identify new production methods and tooling
• Recommend improvements to existing methods of manufacture
• Update Existing Build guides in line with improvements and Engineering changes
• Investigate faults identified by other departments and recommend action to prevent reoccurrence
• Assist in factory layout moves
• Lean tools knowledge and experience (5S, continuous improvement, etc)

Ensure services available to production at all times

• Ensure equipment is available and operational
• Ensure equipment is safe to use

What You Bring

• HNC/Degree Engineering discipline (Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electronics)
• 5+ years' experience in a similar role in medium/high volume Electro-mechanical manufacturing environment (Less experience/other industry considered)
• Awareness of modern manufacturing philosophies and techniques
• Computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, Solidworks)
• Ideally some hands-on experience
• Basic Knowledge of material processing processes
• Basic Pneumatics/Hydraulics knowledge
• Steady under pressure
• Organised
• Team player - Can work as part of a dynamic team.
• Good communication skills with all levels of staff across all departments

Who We Are

With over 50 years of experience in aviation technology, Curtiss-Wright's Sensors Division is continuing the legacy of flight innovation, providing critical components on a variety of commercial, defense and industrial platforms. From solenoid valves and sensors, to linear and rotary actuators, we work closely with systems integrators to deliver the most reliable products on the market.

The state-of-the-art facility has extensive design and manufacturing capabilities as well as in-house environmental stress screening. The facility is committed to quality and excellence in manufacturing for our flight recorder, air data computer, video management systems, computing systems, mission displays and video recorder products.

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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