Manufacturing Engineer Outside IR35 | Up to £450 per day | Initial 6-Month Contract A leading advanced composites manufacturer supplying complex structural components and sub-systems into the aerospace, defence and marine sectors is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer on a contract basis. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility in North Yorkshire, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-performance composite solutions to some of the world's most demanding customers. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team and play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence, process improvement and successful product introduction within a highly regulated production environment. Key Responsibilities Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing tools and techniques to improve efficiency and reduce waste. Identify and implement process improvements throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and implement effective corrective measures. Create, maintain and update manufacturing documentation, job cards and process plans. Support the introduction and structured handover of products into production. Liaise with Production and Process Engineering teams to ensure appropriate tooling, fixtures and materials are selected. Support first-off manufacture activities and provide engineering support to production teams. ...