Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Derby Salary: £35,000 £50,000 (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am 4:00pm or 8:00am 5:00pm - Friday: 7:00am 12:00pm or 8:00am 1:00pm We're looking for a confident, all-round Manufacturing Engineer with a strong understanding of aerospace engineering, particularly NPI and FAIRs, and hands-on experience with sheet metal, machining, and CNC/turning processes. This role requires someone whos not just technically competent, but proactive, inquisitive, and ready to roll up their sleeves and take control. You'll be joining a small, fast-moving team so youll need to be visible, vocal, and driven. This is not a place to sit in the shadows; its a place for people who thrive on problem-solving, enjoy ownership of processes, and arent afraid to ask the right questions to get to the right answers. If you're someone who knows how to navigate challenges, clarify what's missing, and take initiativethis role offers the freedom and support to excel. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of NPI projects, from purchase order to FAIR approvalnavigating each gateway with confidence Support FAIR creation, review, and submission in line with aerospace quality standards Work directly on the shop floor with machining and sheet metal teams to solve problems and improve processes Create/maintain data cards, routings, inspection documents, SOPs, and BOMs Interface with quality, engineering, and customers to ensure product and process compliance Investigate issues using structured root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions, and follow through to closure Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business Take a hands-on role in resolving issuesgathering the facts, speaking with the right people, and presenting clear solutions Provide CAD support Contribute to team SQCDP meetings and engage in cross-functional collaboration What Were Looking For Minimum 5 years real-world experience in a manufacturing engineering role Aerospace background essential; must be able to speak confidently about NPI, FAIRs, and relevant processes Experience with sheet metal, machining, turning, and special processes Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering and quality principles A confident communicatorcapable of challenging ideas, presenting facts, and collaborating effectively Proactive, hands-on approach with a problem-solving mindset Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organised, and adapt quickly Experience leading projects and working under minimal supervision Willingness to learn and upskill, but must be able to hit the ground running Comfortable asking questions and taking ownership of gaps in knowledge honesty and curiosity are key CAD experience Interview Process Stage 1: On-site/Teams Stage 2: On-site- includes a site walk, process discussion, and technical Q&A Focus on real-world experience, approach to challenges, and project ownership Additional Notes No remote or hybrid options this is a fully on-site role Statutory sick pay only Exposure to a wide variety of processesideal for engineers seeking breadth, challenge, and job satisfaction If you like the look of this Manufacturing Engineer role, then click and apply or if you would like further information, please contact Jamie Garcia-Courtice at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury. Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website. INDMAN