PROCESS ENGINEER – Aircraft Modifications
* Join the Manufacturing Engineering function supporting the Single Aisle aircraft programme
* Initial contract until November 2026
* £37 per hour via Umbrella | 35-hour working week
* On-site role in Broughton
* BPSS clearance required
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Our client is a major global aerospace manufacturer leading the development and production of world-class commercial aircraft. Their Broughton site is a key centre of excellence for Single Aisle aircraft build and industrialisation. As part of continued programme growth, they are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support modification industrialisation and production readiness.
THE PROCESS ENGINEER ROLE
As a Process Engineer, you will support the industrialisation of major and minor aircraft modifications, ensuring smooth integration into production. Working across both mechanical and electrical systems, you will translate design intent into production-ready technical documentation and deliver robust work preparation to the shopfloor. You will collaborate with design, operations, supply chain and FAL teams to optimise manufacturing processes and support on-site issue resolution.
Key Responsibilities:
* Produce and control Manufacturing Engineering data, technical instructions and documentation
* Translate design intent to routings, BOMs, SOIs and STV calculations for production
* Implement best-practice tools, processes and manufacturing methods
* Ensure compliance with procedural, regulatory and airworthiness requirements
* Project manage manufacturing and assembly process improvements
* Analyse and optimise production capacity, recommending design or process changes
* Provide hands-on support to operations, supply chain and final assembly for mech/elec systems
PROCESS ENGINEER – ESSENTIAL SKILLS
* Strong knowledge of aircraft production and associated ME methods
* Ability to work from first principles across manufacturing disciplines
* Experience with SAP or similar business management tools
* Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, Design and BIS tools
* Understanding of interactions across ME, Design, Operations and Supply Chain
* Knowledge of lean principles
* Effective verbal & written communication skills
* Self-motivated, proactive, and confident in supporting cross-functional teams
TO BE CONSIDERED
Please apply through this advert or email ryan.baker@searchability.com. For more information, call 0203 854 0120. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.