Manufacturing Engineer We are working with a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation based in Portsmouth, supporting both commercial and defence sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to join their high-performing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering innovative, safety-critical products while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. The Role As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of manufacturing engineering, including new product introduction (NPI) and ongoing product support. You will play a crucial role in improving efficiency, quality, and productivity across the site. Key Responsibilities Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve quality, throughput, and cost-efficiency Apply Lean principles to reduce waste and enhance operational performance Support new product introduction and manufacturing readiness Create and maintain process specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions Support risk mitigation activities using APQP and PPAP methodologies Assist with the introduction of new equipment, tooling, and manufacturing facilities Develop manufacturing routings and support First Article Inspections (FAIs) About You Experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis Good understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement Strong communication and organisational skills Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Desirable Skills & Experience Experience working with rubber or polyurethane materials Knowledge of SAP, including BoMs and routings Experience with APQP, PPAP, and associated quality tools CAD experience (CATIA or AutoCAD) Knowledge of production automation or process control systems Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt Qualifications - HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering (essential) Degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (desirable) What’s on Offer £50,000 per annum 9-day working fortnight (every other Friday off) Generous pension scheme Employee perks and retail discounts Cycle to Work scheme If you would like ot find out ore about this role, call us or apply with your CV INDSO