Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Downton, Salisbury

Manufacturing Engineer salary: £41,250 – £51,750

Please note: only applicants with the full-time, permanent right to work in the UK will be considered.

Manufacturing Engineer Overview:

Improve manufacturing processes across high-quality aerospace component production

Support production with root cause analysis, corrective actions and technical problem-solving

Create and maintain work instructions, process flows, SOPs and controlled documentation

Drive lean manufacturing, waste reduction and continuous improvement activity

Work closely with production, quality, customers and cross-functional engineering teams 

This Manufacturing Engineer role is with an established aerospace manufacturing business in Downton, Salisbury, supporting the improvement of processes across a specialist production environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and customer-facing teams to improve efficiency, reduce waste, solve production issues and maintain high manufacturing standards. This Manufacturing Engineer position would suit someone with experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement or production support within aerospace, precision engineering or another controlled manufacturing environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Manufacturing Engineer

Develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components

Support production teams with technical problem-solving and process improvements

Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production issues

Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiency, flow and waste reduction

Create and maintain process flow diagrams, work instructions, SOPs and production documentation

Monitor production metrics and identify areas for improvement

Work with Quality to support AS9100, ISO9001 and controlled manufacturing

requirements

Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure practical engineering input is applied

Support cross-functional improvement projects across Production, Quality and Engineering

Help maintain consistent standards around safety, quality, delivery and repeatabilityWhat they’re looking for - Manufacturing Engineer

Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer or similar role

Background in aerospace, precision engineering, fabrication, mechanical manufacturing or another controlled production environment

Good understanding of manufacturing processes and practical production support

Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement

Able to create and maintain clear manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and SOPs

Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or Six Sigma methods

Strong problem-solving skills with good attention to detail

Able to communicate clearly with production staff, engineers, quality teams and customers

Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-moving manufacturing environmentDesirable - Manufacturing Engineer

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar

Aerospace manufacturing experience

AS9100 or ISO9001 exposure

Experience working with fabricated, pipe, duct, fluid system or precision component manufacturing

Experience monitoring production KPIs and using data to drive improvements

Lean, Six Sigma or formal continuous improvement training 

What’s on offer - Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer salary: £41,250 – £51,750

A Manufacturing Engineer role with a strong mix of process improvement, production support and continuous improvement activity.

The chance to work in a specialist aerospace manufacturing environment where quality, safety and precision are central to the work.

Wellbeing health benefits, life insurance, company pension contribution and opportunities for professional development.

A collaborative manufacturing setting where the Manufacturing Engineer can make a visible impact on efficiency, documentation and production performance.

How to apply for the Manufacturing Engineer position

If you’re interested in this Manufacturing Engineer role, get in touch to talk through the manufacturing environment and process improvement scope.

Call or message Hayden at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed)