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Npi manufacturing engineer

Magellan Aerospace Limited
Manufacturing engineer
€50,000 a year
Posted: 29 April
Offer description

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for NPI Manufacturing Engineer.

* Full time, permanent position
* 39 hours per week
* Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.
* Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.


Perks and Benefits

* A company culture that promotes work life balance
* Access to mental health support
* Business performance related bonus
* Career development opportunities
* Commitment to continued learning and development
* Long Service Awards
* Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
* Free parking
* 25% off local gym membership


Essential Responsibilities

Manufacturing Planning & Industrialisation

* Lead manufacturing process definition and industrialisation activities aligned to Airbus WT milestones
* Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, process flows, and work instructions
* Support industrial maturity and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments for machining processes
* Ensure processes are production-ready prior to gate progression and serial release

Machining Engineering – Aluminium Structural Parts

* Develop and validate CNC machining processes for aluminium wing structural components
* Define machining strategies, tooling concepts, fixtures, and cutting parameters
* Collaborate with CAM programming teams to optimise toolpaths, cycle time, and machining stability
* Ensure machining processes meet Airbus technical, dimensional, and capability requirements

First‑Off & Process Validation

* Support first‑off manufacturing builds and process prove‑out activities
* Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with EN/AS9102 and Airbus requirements
* Ensure gate‑required validation activities are completed, including:
o Dimensional conformity
o Process capability
o Tooling and fixture validation
* Support closure of manufacturing‑related open points prior to gate approval

Production Ramp‑Up & Industrial Support

* Provide hands‑on manufacturing engineering support during LRIP and rate ramp‑up
* Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues on the shop floor
* Support transition from NPI to stable serial production

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

* Identify and manage manufacturing risks affecting gate progression (capacity, process stability, tooling readiness)
* Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for NPI and work transfer issues
* Ensure robust containment and corrective actions are implemented prior to serial release

Compliance & Audit Support

* Ensure compliance with AS9100, Airbus customer requirements, and internal quality procedures
* Support Airbus, internal, and regulatory audits related to NPI and work transfer
* Maintain accurate and auditable manufacturing documentation supporting gate decisions

Continuous Improvement & Lessons Learned

* Capture lessons learned during NPI and work transfer activities
* Feed lessons learned back into standard machining and industrialisation processes
* Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and industrial risk reduction

Attend daily/weekly sessions to update on progress

Support the NPI process as and when required


Position Requirements


Academic

* Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering


Experience

* 3-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace machining
* Experience supporting NPI, industrialisation, or work transfer activities
* Strong understanding of CNC machining for aluminium structural aerospace components
* Direct experience working with Airbus programs or within the Airbus supply chain
* Familiarity with Airbus Gated Work Transfer, Manufacturing Gates, or MFT/IPT environments
* Experience with machining of aluminium alloys (e.g., 2024, 7050, 7075)
* Knowledge of industrial maturity, MRL, and process capability concepts
* Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)


Key Competencies

* Strong stakeholder management in a gated, milestone‑driven environment
* Ability to assess manufacturing readiness using objective evidence and data
* Structured, risk‑based problem‑solving approach
* Strong communication across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
* High attention to detail and documentation discipline
* Hands‑on, shop‑floor‑focused mind set
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