Are you a hands on manufacturing engineer (junior or recently graduated) looking to take that next step and work on technically complex, high-quality products where you have real influence over how production and assembly lines are designed and improved, with the opportunity to shape manufacturing capability?
We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, industrialisation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for advanced aircraft seating products. The role will have a strong focus on composite materials and associated manufacturing processes such as compression moulding using heated hydraulic presses.
Through modern methodologies, lean techniques, inspired innovation, and passion for being best in class, Mirus is positioning itself to be the worlds leading aircraft seating supplier with a range of aircraft seats.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands on experience in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment.
Apply now and join our exciting journey!
About the role
As our Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the design, development, and optimisation of production and assembly lines for all our aircraft seating programmes for new and existing products as well supporting the day to day activities and running of our assembly production line. Working closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production teams, you will ensure efficient, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing processes are developed and maintained.
YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
In your role as our Manufacturing Engineer, you will:
Provide day-to-day engineering support to the production environment
Develop, improve, and optimise manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and repeatability
Support the manufacture of carbon fibre components
Assist in compression moulding processes, including operation and optimisation of heated hydraulic presses
Ensure correct handling, storage, and preparation of composite materials in line with process requirements
Interpret and work from engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Support the design and implementation of tooling, jigs, and fixtures
Assist with new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process development, validation, and documentation
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, waste reduction, efficiency improvements)
Support root cause analysis and problem-solving for production issues
Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Create and maintain work instructions and manufacturing documentation
Collaborate closely with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth production flow
About you
To help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your expertise within a manufacturing engineering capacity, a passion for innovation, problem solving abilities and drive for operational excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:
Technical experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with a professional qualification (university degree) and/or background in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical) or a relevant (IMechE) or (IET) qualification / Apprenticeship or equivalent vocational training.
Exposure to NPI (New Product Introduction) activities
Understanding of carbon fibre composites, particularly prepreg systems
Basic knowledge of compression moulding processes, ideally using heated hydraulic presses
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
Awareness of manufacturing process control and quality requirements
Understanding of tooling, layup techniques, and manufacturing principle
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement concepts
Desirable:
Experience in aerospace or other regulated manufacturing environments
Experience working with composite manufacturing processes in industry
Knowledge of composite defect modes and inspection techniques
Familiarity with process validation and documentation
Awareness of DFM/A (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) principles
Experience with ERP/MRP systems or manufacturing software
Personal skills / attributes:
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Good communication skills, with the ability to work across engineering and production teams
Proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Strong sense of accountability and ownership
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Good organisational and time management skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
We really want to hear from you, so dont miss your opportunity to join our community of passionate and exceptional people who challenge the accepted norm! Once you apply, your CV will be held on our central database. Please do let us know if you do not wish for us to retain your details. If your application is successful, you will be contacted in due course.
If youre ready to take the next step in your career and be a part of a company that values your skills and contributions, we encourage you to apply for our Manufacturing Engineer position. Come on a journey with us and be part of delivering our defined business and sales targets to continue our journey of growth.
Please kindly note, at this moment in time we are respectfully not engaging with any agencies for our roles.
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