Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer - ️
️ Hayes, Middlesex
£32,000 to £34,000 + Package
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We are currently working with a leading aerospace MRO to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer with 1 to 2 years of experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career engineer to develop within a high performance, regulated production environment.
The successful candidate will join a technical team supporting plating and surface finishing operations, playing a key role in improving shop floor processes, developing documentation and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
The Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:
* Create and maintain clear and practical manufacturing work instructions and tooling documentation for shop floor use
* Define critical checks and inspection requirements to support production
* Assist in investigating and resolving production defects and non conformities
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput
* Analyse production data including cycle times, downtime and machine availability
* Conduct time and motion studies, workflow analysis and process mapping
* Support structured problem solving activities alongside senior engineers
* Develop and maintain tooling and equipment master data within an ERP system
* Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment uptime
* Collaborate with Operations, Tooling, Supply Chain, IT and Maintenance teams
* Support automation and digital improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing performance
* Ensure full compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety procedures
* This is a hands on role combining office based engineering responsibilities with regular time spent supporting shop floor operations within a plating environment.
The Candidate
Our client is particularly interested in individuals with 1 to 2 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering, production engineering or tooling support role who are keen to continue developing their career.
Essential
* HND in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
* 1 to 2 years of experience within a manufacturing or production environment
* Experience creating or updating manufacturing work instructions or technical documentation
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Basic metrology knowledge
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* Experience using CAD software, SolidWorks preferred
* Ability to communicate effectively with both shop floor personnel and technical teams
* Right to live and work in the UK without restriction
Desirable
* Experience in metal component manufacturing or surface finishing processes
* Exposure to aerospace manufacturing standards
* Familiarity with MRP or ERP systems, SAP desirable
* Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement training
* Understanding of Statistical Process Control
Personal Attributes
* Curious and proactive with a genuine interest in improving manufacturing processes
* Detail focused with a practical approach to problem solving
* Comfortable working within a matrix team environment
* Well organised and able to manage multiple priorities
* Motivated to develop technically and professionally
Working Environment
The role is primarily office based but involves regular time within a plating shop environment. The successful candidate will be working around industrial equipment and chemical processes, with full training and appropriate protective equipment provided.
Flexibility is required in line with business needs, including potential shift support, evenings, weekends or occasional travel during key project phases.
This is a strong opportunity for a motivated early career engineer to gain exposure to advanced aerospace manufacturing processes and contribute to meaningful continuous improvement projects.
If you are looking to take the next step in your manufacturing engineering career, we would welcome your application.