Manufacturing Engineer – Antennas
Location: Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Salary: £45-55k
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Copello have partnered with leading aerospace manufacturer in Buckinghamshire. They are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support a key product line in their Marlow facility. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role providing direct support to day-to-day production and driving meaningful productivity improvements across the shop floor.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Provide first-line production support, resolving day-to-day issues impacting throughput and quality.
* Work closely with production staff and technicians on the shop floor to keep things moving smoothly.
* Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions to keep production on track.
* Liaise with engineering, quality, and operations teams to ensure effective resolution of technical challenges.
* Drive hands-on improvements with a “bias for action” mindset—no ivory tower engineering here.
What You’ll Bring:
* 2–3+ years of experience in a manufacturing, production, or industrial engineering role.
* Background in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, or advanced manufacturing.
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with direct responsibility for solving shop floor issues.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Strong problem-solving ability and initiative—you see issues and fix them, fast.
* Either a degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent hands-on experience in engineering or manufacturing.
Nice to Have:
* Experience with RF/electronic assemblies or test systems.
* Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
* Familiarity with working in regulated industries (e.g. aerospace or defence).
Security Clearance:
Candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC).