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Manufacturing Engineer

South Molton, GBR, EX36 3DWFull-time2026-07-09 → 2026-11-10
Based in United Kingdom

Core

Develops and maintains robust, cost-efficient manufacturing processes and product structures for aerospace components using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma strategies.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Builds

Aerospace components for customers like Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, and Augusta Westland

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing / Investment casting

Required skills

Lean manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma tools, root cause analysis, SPC and gage R&R, CAD/CAM, metal cutting, tool design, injection molding, welding, soldering

Preferred skills

Engineering design and product reliability concepts, ProLaunch, ISO9001/AS9100 quality processes, fluid dynamics, thermal dynamics, electronic circuits

Technologies

CAD, CAM, MS Office, MiniTab, ProLaunch

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, lead cost-out events, perform root cause and failure analysis, apply Six Sigma Design and Development strategies, participate in concurrent engineering and critical design reviews, conduct Design for Manufacturing initiatives, coordinate manufacturing liaison from inception to shipment, recommend capital appropriation requests for equipment, train associates

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC