Overview
We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading aerospace manufacturer on a 10-month contract with the possibility of extension. This role will be focused on supporting prismatic machining activities, parts and casing manufacture, process planning, and production investigations in a high-integrity environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to prismatic machining of aerospace components (including aluminium and magnesium parts & casings).
* Support and drive investigation activities for process improvements and non-conformance issues.
* Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, process documentation, BOMs, and stage drawings.
* Generate and amend Work Instructions and SAP production orders in line with MPS requirements.
* Manage engineering change implementation across WIP and current assembly processes.
* Plan, review, and report on ME activities, identifying and escalating issues where needed.
* Request and manage tooling, fixtures, and gauges required for manufacture and assembly.
* Identify and implement process improvements for build sequence, tooling, and efficiency.
* Act as Manufacturing Engineering representative for Shop Floor Support.
* Support non-conformance reduction activities, internally and within the supply chain.
Essential Requirements
* HNC or equivalent in Engineering and/or time-served apprenticeship.
* Minimum 12 months experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role (3 years post-training preferred).
* Background in aerospace or high-integrity mechanical manufacturing.
* Experience with prismatic machining and handling of aluminium/magnesium components.
* Familiar with process planning and production investigation techniques.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
* Understanding of engineering change processes and documentation.
* Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.
Desirable Skills
* Working knowledge of CATIA V5, ENOVIA, and 3D CAD systems.
* Familiarity with SAP, particularly ME-related modules.
* Experience creating accurate manufacturing BOMs and estimating production times.
* Understanding of tooling/gauging requirements and cost/time estimating for capacity planning.
* Ability to amend shop floor documentation in real-time to maintain production flow.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy
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