Job Description
Manufacturing EngineerOutside IR35 | Up to £450 per day | Initial 6-Month ContractA leading advanced composites manufacturer supplying complex structural components and sub-systems into the aerospace, defence and marine sectors is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer on a contract basis. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility in North Yorkshire, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-performance composite solutions to some of the world's most demanding customers.This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team and play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence, process improvement and successful product introduction within a highly regulated production environment.Key Responsibilities
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing tools and techniques to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
* Identify and implement process improvements throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
* Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and implement effective corrective measures.
* Create, maintain and update manufacturing documentation, job cards and process plans.
* Support the introduction and structured handover of products into production.
* Liaise with Production and Process Engineering teams to ensure appropriate tooling, fixtures and materials are selected.
* Support first-off manufacture activities and provide engineering support to production teams.
* Review manufacturing estimates and ensure production hours and material requirements remain accurate.
* Participate in Materials Review Board (MRB) activities and support non-conformance resolution.
* Work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to optimise manufacturing performance and product quality.
Essential Requirements
* Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Process Engineer within a complex manufacturing environment.
* Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
* Experience leading RCCA investigations and implementing corrective actions.
* Proven ability to support production and manufacturing operations in a hands-on engineering capacity.
* Experience creating manufacturing documentation, process plans and production instructions.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to manufacturing challenges.
What's on Offer
* Outside IR35 contract.
* Up to £450 per day.
* Initial 6-month contract with potential extension.
* 37-hour working week.
* Half-day finish every Friday.
* Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence programmes.
* Join a highly respected advanced manufacturing organisation with significant ongoing investment.
Apply NowIf you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a background in complex manufacturing and a passion for process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.