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Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace (SAR Flowline)

Derby, England, gbFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10
Security clearance required

Core

Manufacturing Engineer supporting production operations, resolving manufacturing challenges, and improving flowline performance for critical aerospace products.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Builds

Aerospace components, assemblies, and production systems

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing

Required skills

Manufacturing process development, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Production support, Technical drawing interpretation, Non-conformance management, Process control, Continuous improvement, Aerospace quality standards, Cross-functional stakeholder engagement

Preferred skills

AS9100, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D, RCCA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, Flowline/Engine programme experience

Responsibilities

Provide manufacturing engineering support to the SAR Flowline production area, Investigate and resolve manufacturing and production issues, Develop and improve manufacturing processes, routes, and work instructions, Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, Support concession, non-conformance and root cause investigations, Implement corrective and preventive actions, Ensure manufacturing processes comply with aerospace standards and customer requirements, Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialisation activities, Liaise with Design, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve production performance, Identify opportunities to improve productivity, throughput and process capability

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC