Manufacturing Engineer
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our existing team of engineers at our facility. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working closely with Section Leaders, Production Operatives, Project Engineers, and Quality Engineers, reporting directly to the Engineering Management and ultimately the Company Directors.
This role includes aerospace manufacturing activities with a strong emphasis on fabrication, metal forming, machining, and production problem-solving, from New Product Introduction through to full-rate production.
What we offer for the position of Manufacturing Engineer:
* Competitive rates of pay based on skill level and experience.
* Monthly productivity bonus.
* Day shift (Monday - Thursday 07:45-16:30, Friday 07:45-14:15).
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
* Permanent contract of employment.
* Benefits Hub Package (including Private GP access, a range of discounted products and services, including shopping vouchers, gift cards and gym memberships. For the full list please visit www.preci-spark.co.uk)
The Manufacturing Engineer will be involved with:
* Providing hands-on engineering support on the shop floor for metal forming and machining operations.
* Supporting New Product Introduction by developing practical, robust manufacturing methods for aerospace components.
* Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation including method statements, routings, work instructions, and setup sheets.
* Defining, introducing, and proving tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to support production.
* Supporting first-off, first article, and production readiness activities alongside Quality and Production teams.
* Troubleshooting manufacturing issues on the shop floor and leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Ensuring manufacturing processes meet customer drawings, specifications, and aerospace standards.
* Driving continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
* Actively supporting Health, Safety and Environment compliance across all shop floor activities.
* Upon a successful interview, Preci Spark’s application process requests that a basic criminal record check may be carried out.
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Essential knowledge, skills & experience:
* Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively on the shop floor.
* Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role within an aerospace or precision engineering environment.
* Hands-on experience of metal forming, machining and fabrication processes.
* Experience supporting production and resolving day-to-day manufacturing issues.
* Working knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques.
Preferred knowledge, skills & experience:
* Experience of working to AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management systems.
* Experience of working to aerospace OEM requirements such as Rolls-Royce SABRe.
* Experience with CNC machining (turning and milling) and metal forming operations.
* Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
For more information please visit http://www.preci-spark.co.uk/
Preci-Spark is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.