Manufacturing Process Engineer

Airport Placements; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing services company in Basildon seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to enhance efficiency and quality in production. The role involves designing and optimizing manufacturing processes while collaborating with engineering and production teams. Candidates should bring strong problem-solving skills and experience in aerospace materials or manufacturing, while enjoying a supportive work environment with generous benefits including 33 days holiday and private medical healthcare.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical healthcare

Prescription protection eyewear

Employee retail discounts

33 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Good experience of manufacturing processes and products.
• Ability to challenge existing processes based on knowledge.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing processes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation.
• Support external design teams to resolve product issues.

Skills

Independent working

Organisational skills

Technical skills

Initiative

Computer literacy

Tools

3D CAD software

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Reference: WPEEng

Aerospace Basildon, Essex £45000 per annum Permanent

Manufacturing Process Engineer

We are supporting our Client who provide advanced high-precision manufacturing services from centres of excellence located in the UK and Poland. We are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team in Basildon.

As a Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality to troubleshoot issues, optimise workflows, and introduce process improvements that reduce waste, enhance productivity, and control costs. The role requires strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate technical knowledge into practical, scalable solutions on the factory floor.

Manufacturing Process Engineer Key Responsibilities:

• Produce, update, maintain manufacturing documentation
• Familiar with ERP/MRP systems
• Interpret Engineering drawings and understand GDT
• Knowledge of machining process and specifications
• Knowledge of aerospace materials and surface treatments
• Produce estimates
• Experience of NPI
• Identify tooling requirements for assembly and inspection
• Excellent communication skills
• Support external design teams to aid DFM/DFMA of their new products
• Liaise with external design teams to resolve product technical issues

Manufacturing Process Engineer Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Good experience of processes and product to allow a level of independent working
• Good organisational skills, demonstrated through ability to plan and prioritise
• Range of technical skills
• Ability to challenge and question existing processes based on knowledge and experience
• Can demonstrate initiative with a flexible approach to all types of work
• Computer literate
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing processes (desirable)
• Working knowledge 3D CAD software (desirable)
• Knowledge of 4/5 axis machine tool programming/ISO G-Code (desirable)

What's in it for you?

• Full time, permanent contract
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Attractive salary on offer
• You’ll gain access to the following company benefits: pension, life insurance, private medical healthcare, prescription protection eyewear, employee retail discounts
• You will receive 33 days holiday per year which includes a Christmas closure
• You’ll have ample opportunities to grow and develop within the team, while working in a supportive and collaborative environment

Interested? Click on the Apply button today! We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact us:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Call:01233 722 401