Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Thatcham
Salary: Circa £55,000 (flexible)
Are you passionate about delivering complex manufacturing projects within the Aerospace and Space sectors?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking Engineering & Manufacturing Company (based near Thatcham) that plays a key role in cutting-edge engineering solutions, partnering Global Names in the Space & Aerospace Industry.
You'll be part of a dedicated team of Manufacturing Engineers, managing 4-6 concurrent projects from initial quote through to handover into production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys front-end involvement and has strong project management capability.
What you'll be doing as Manufacturing Engineer
* Managing manufacturing projects from NPI through to production handover
* Leading quoting, planning and resource coordination activities
* Liaising with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
* Overseeing process engineering aspects and driving continuous improvement
* Working closely with operations once projects move into production
What we're looking for in a Manufacturing Engineer
* Degree or HND in Engineering
* NPI and process engineering experience within and/or supplying into the Aerospace or Space Industries (or similar high-regulation industry)
* Strong experience with machining processes (CNC or similar)
* Exposure to additive manufacturing would be beneficial
* Practical knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA
* Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
* Ability to obtain UK security clearance (essential for certain projects)
What's on offer for the successful Manufacturing Engineer:
* Salary circa £55,000 (flexible)
* 5% matched pension
* Private healthcare
* 25 days holiday plus statutory days and Christmas shutdown
* Hours: 08:30-16:30 Mon-Thu, 08:30-16:00 Fri (39 hours per week)
* On-site 5 days per week
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative projects in a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real impact.
Location: Based in Thatcham - commutable from Reading, Basingstoke, Swindon, Oxford, Andover and surrounding areas (circa 60 minutes drive).
If you're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Role that offers challenge, variety and the chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace and space projects, apply below today.
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