Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Morson Edge Careers; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the transfer of machining processes to the UK from East Asia. This role includes leading projects, ensuring production quality and efficiency, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in manufacturing engineering and project leadership. The position is on a 24-month contract with competitive rates and requires regular international travel for successful execution of the role.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in manufacturing engineering and project management.
• Ability to lead and coordinate complex engineering projects.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with international teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of manufacturing transfer plans.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for seamless process integration.
• Develop and maintain process documentation and production guidelines.
• Provide technical oversight during the in‑load phase.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Leadership

Process Documentation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Work Transfers

Location: Wolverhampton + regular international travel (mainly East Asia, occasional travel across Europe)

Type: 24-month contract (potential extension)

Rates: PAYE £45 / hr + £6.54 holiday pay | Umbrella £61.36 / hr

Morson is currently recruiting an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of our aerospace manufacturing client in Wolverhampton.

This role offers a unique opportunity to play a key part in global manufacturing work transfers , ensuring that production capability, quality, and efficiency are successfully maintained as machining operations are relocated between international sites.

The position combines hands‑on technical engineering with strategic project leadership , supporting the successful in‑load of machining and assembly processes from global facilities — primarily based in East Asia (Singapore) — into the client's UK operation.

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the design and implementation of manufacturing transfer plans.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration of machining and assembly process transfers.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, SOPs, and production guidelines.
• Provide technical oversight and support during the in‑load phase.