JRS Associates have partnered up with an exciting aerospace precision engineering company in Leicester to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to support high-value, complex manufacturing operations within a structured and forward-thinking environment.
This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI), continuous improvement initiatives, and day-to-day manufacturing excellence within a highly regulated aerospace/automotive setting.
The Successful Manufacturing Engineer – Package:
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Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum
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Shift Pattern:
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Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30 & Friday: 08:00 – 14:00
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Office-based day shift role
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Stable, long-term position within a respected precision engineering business
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Opportunity to work on complex, high-quality aerospace components
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Supportive engineering and operations team environment
The Successful Manufacturing Engineer – Requirements:
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Experience working within an Aerospace and/or Automotive production environment
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HND or higher in Engineering (Electronic Engineering or similar preferred)
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Excellent knowledge of CNC machining techniques
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Strong understanding of methods of manufacture for complex components and assemblies
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Ability to create, control, and maintain manufacturing documentation including:
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Set-up packs
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Stage drawings
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SOPs and work instructions
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Experience supporting NPDI gated processes, including:
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Cost estimation
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Manufacturing routes
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Customer approvals
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Confident using engineering software to create and validate CNC programs
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CAD/CAM experience advantageous (SolidWorks / SolidWorks CAM preferred)
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Ability to design and implement tooling and fixturing to support safe and efficient production
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Strong problem-solving capability using structured methodologies (PFMEA, root cause analysis, etc.)
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Experience supporting LEAN / CI / GEMBA activities
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Able to interpret complex engineering drawings
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Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Project
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Confident working independently with strong organisational skills
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Alignment with company values: Respect, Integrity, Safety & Excellence
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Willingness to support internal and external audits and close out actions where required
Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 hours during working hours to discuss the role further