Senior Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, MRP & Composites

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd in Ampthill is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent, on-site role. You will work with a market-leading defence/aerospace client, focusing on manufacturing process development and efficient production layouts to improve flow and quality.

You will apply knowledge of MRP systems, BOMs, routings, and composite processing, and collaborate across engineering functions to deliver lean, cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience with assembly processing in electro-mechanical environments.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality improvement tools.
• CAD software experience for generating 2D technical drawings.
• MRP systems experience and BOM/routing management in SAP or similar ERP.
• Composite processing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes.
• Define sequence of operations, procedures, and layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling.
• Provide Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations.
• Identify tooling and fixturing requirements.
• Create Technical Requirement Specifications.
• Create detailed process instructions.
• Create Manufacturing BOMs and routings.
• Participate in MDWT meetings (Level 1 & 2).
• Support Technology Roadmap improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Assist with Capital plan requirements from definition to acceptance.
• Coordinate with Industrial and Production Engineering and other functions.
• Support business process reviews and documentation updates.

Skills

Assembly processing

Lean manufacturing

CAD software

MRP / SAP

Composite processing

Tools

SAP

Job description

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd in Ampthill is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent, on-site role. You will work with a market-leading defence/aerospace client, focusing on manufacturing process development and efficient production layouts to improve flow and quality.

You will apply knowledge of MRP systems, BOMs, routings, and composite processing, and collaborate across engineering functions to deliver lean, cost-effective solutions.