Aerospace Composite Manufacturing Engineer (Lean)

Aerospace; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Cheltenham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Composite Production Manufacturing Engineering team. The role involves resolving manufacturing issues, creating work instructions, and training operatives. Required qualifications include NVQ Level 3 and knowledge of Lean methodologies. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package. Understanding of CAD and experience in regulated industries are desirable.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension

Life Assurance

Group income protection

Private medical cover

Flexible holiday options

Qualifications

• Awareness of manufacturing engineering within a composite manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Ability to interpret technical engineering drawings and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a mixed skill-set team to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Present data-driven solutions to engineering problems.
• Author and improve manufacturing work instructions.

Skills

Lean problem-solving

Communication

Manufacturing Engineering awareness

Safety compliance

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3

HNC Level 4 in manufacturing or engineering discipline

Tools

3D Catia

2D AutoCAD

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Cheltenham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the Composite Production Manufacturing Engineering team. The role involves resolving manufacturing issues, creating work instructions, and training operatives. Required qualifications include NVQ Level 3 and knowledge of Lean methodologies. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package. Understanding of CAD and experience in regulated industries are desirable.