Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Derby
Salary: £35,000 £50,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am 4:00pm or 8:00am 5:00pm - Friday: 7:00am 12:00pm or 8:00am 1:00pm
We're looking for a confident, all-round Manufacturing Engineer with a strong understanding of aerospace engineering, particularly NPI and FAIRs, and hands-on experience with sheet metal, machining, and CNC/turning processes. This role requires someone whos not just technically competent, but proactive, inquisitive, and ready to roll up their sleeves and take control.
You'll be joining a small, fast-moving teamso youll need to be visible, vocal, and driven. This is not a place to sit in the shadows; its a place for people who thrive on problem-solving, enjoy ownership of processes, and arent afraid to ask the right questions to get to the right answers.
If you're someone who knows how to navigate challenges, clarify what's missing, and take initiativethis role offers the freedom and support to excel.
Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of NPI projects, from purchase order to FAIR approvalnavigating each gateway with confidence
Support FAIR creation, review, and submission in line with aerospace quality standards
Work directly on the shop floor with machining and sheet metal teams to solve problems and improve processes
Create/maintain data cards, routings, inspection documents, SOPs, and BOMs
Interface with quality, engineering, and customers to ensure product and process compliance
Investigate issues using structured root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions, and follow through to closure
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across the business
Take a hands-on role in resolving issuesgathering the facts, speaking with the right people, and presenting clear solutions
Provide CAD support
Contribute to team SQCDP meetings and engage in cross-functional collaboration
What Were Looking For
Minimum 5 years real-world experience in a manufacturing engineering role
Aerospace background essential; must be able to speak confidently about NPI, FAIRs, and relevant processes
Experience with sheet metal, machining, turning, and special processes
Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering and quality principles
A confident communicatorcapable of challenging ideas, presenting facts, and collaborating effectively
Proactive, hands-on approach with a problem-solving mindset
Ability to manage multiple tasks, stay organised, and adapt quickly
Experience leading projects and working under minimal supervision
Willingness to learn and upskill, but must be able to hit the ground running
Comfortable asking questions and taking ownership of gaps in knowledgehonesty and curiosity are key
CAD experience
Interview Process
Stage 1: On-site/Teams
Stage 2: On-site- includes a site walk, process discussion, and technical Q&A
Focus on real-world experience, approach to challenges, and project ownership
Additional Notes
No remote or hybrid options this is a fully on-site role
Statutory sick pay only
Exposure to a wide variety of processesideal for engineers seeking breadth, challenge, and job satisfaction
If you like the look of this Manufacturing Engineer role, then click and apply or if you would like further information, please contact Jamie Garcia-Courtice at Orion Electrotech Aylesbury. (url removed)
Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.
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