Manufacturing Engineer Poole, Dorset Manufacturing Engineer Salary: £40,000–£45,000 Join a precision engineering team where your ideas shape how things are made. We’re working with a respected aerospace & defence manufacturer based in Poole that’s known for its high-precision machining and assembly work. They’re on the lookout for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen their engineering team and help refine manufacturing methods across the shop floor. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll take ownership of developing and optimising machining and assembly processes, ensuring jobs are released to AS9100 standards and run efficiently from start to finish. You’ll be the technical go-to person for production, working closely with both customers and suppliers to get parts right first time, every time. Day-to-day as a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll: Determine and plan optimum manufacturing methods and processes Produce detailed job packs for release to the shop floor Support production teams with technical problem-solving Identify and manage tooling requirements for new components Collaborate with customers and suppliers to maintain quality and efficiency Work to strict AS9100 and customer specifications What we’re looking for in a Manufacturing Engineer: Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace or other high-precision sectors Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes Good knowledge of materials and surface treatments Awareness of commercial factors in production planning Experience using ERP systems and Excel CAD experience (Catia) would be a real bonus What you’ll get: Flexible working hours and a 4-day working week Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience The chance to work on high-end aerospace components where precision really matters Supportive environment that values engineering input and continuous improvementIf you’re a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and seeing your work make a difference, this role is worth a look. Call Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)