Manufacturing Engineer (Manufacturing Planner)
Sheffield - Afternoon Shift (Monday-Thursday 14:00–22:00, early Friday finish)
£40,000 - £50,000
+ excellent benefits
We’re supporting a global aerospace leader in the search for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a high-performing fabrication and industrial engineering team.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a complex, highly regulated manufacturing environment, contributing to advanced aerospace programmes while driving efficiency, quality, and innovation across production.
The Role
You will play a key role in manufacturing processes, ensuring products are delivered on time, to cost, and to the highest quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
* Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation (BOMs, work instructions, configurations)
* Managing suppliers, tooling lifecycle, and manufacturing readiness
* Investigating production issues and driving root cause solutions
* Providing producibility input to design teams
* Developing work sequencing and integrated manufacturing plans
* Ensuring processes meet compliance and operational standards
What We’re Looking For
* Strong background in manufacturing / production engineering
* Knowledge of metallurgy, heat treatment, grinding, gears, surface processing or NDT
* Experience with metallic component manufacturing
* Familiarity with aerospace standards and processes
* Proven problem-solving capability and stakeholder engagement skills
* Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable Experience
* Aerospace sector experience
* Experience with gears or transmission components
* Structured problem solving (8D / RCCA)
* Lean Six Sigma exposure
* PPAP / PFMEA experience
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to work with a globally recognised engineering organisation
* Competitive salary, bonus and strong benefits package
* Clear development pathways and continuous learning support
* Inclusive and collaborative working environment
* Strong work-life balance with early Friday finishes
Please note: This is a permanent afternoon shift role, so flexibility is essential.