Job Description
This role is key in supporting customer-facing project work, particularly for clients such as Airbus and BAE. Reporting with a dotted line to the Technical Director and working directly under the Lead Engineer, this role bridges design, production, and customer requirements, ensuring the delivery of bespoke and technically demanding engineering projects.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Translate customer requirements into production-ready engineering packages, ensuring technical accuracy and timely delivery.
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
* Conduct FMEA analysis and contribute to lean manufacturing activities across departments.
* Identify, investigate, and resolve in-process production issues in collaboration with internal teams and customers.
* Coordinate with design, production, CI, and tooling suppliers to develop effective manufacturing solutions.
* Support new product introductions (NPI) and legacy programs—from cutting-edge aerospace to older hand-drawn engineering work.
* Provide formal problem-solving and root cause analysis, using structured methods to identify and implement improvements.
* Manage 1–2 core projects concurrently, with additional smaller tasks as needed.
* Ensure safe working practices and adherence to 5S principles in all activities.
* Occasionally travel to customer sites for technical discussions or problem resolution.
Skills and Experience
Required/Essential:
* Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Project Engineer, or Project Manager within a manufacturing environment.
* Proven ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications.
* Experience in creating manufacturing routings and build documentation.
* Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
* Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles, with measurable examples (e.g., % improvement, cost savings).
* High-level communication skills, capable of coordinating with customers and internal teams.
* IT proficiency, including SAP or similar MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Commitment to safety and adherence to 5S standards.
Desirable:
* Exposure to fabrication, treatment, and assembly environments beyond CNC machining.
* Experience in aerospace, defense, precision engineering, or motorsport (e.g., Formula 1).
* Understanding of legacy and modern documentation, including hand-drawn and CAD-based.
* Involvement in Design for Manufacture (DfM) practices.
* Passion for technical challenges and willingness to work on both high-tech and traditional projects.
* Ambition to develop and progress within the company.
Company Culture: My client is a close-knit, engineer-led business with a no-nonsense approach. They value team engagement, high standards, and continuous improvement. Employees are supported and challenged to contribute to the bigger picture.
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