Manufacturing Engineer

HR GO Driving; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Birmingham. The role involves providing technical support, developing manufacturing processes, and ensuring compliance with aerospace standards. Candidates should have experience in production engineering, aerospace materials knowledge, and familiarity with HyperMILL CAD/CAM software. This permanent position offers a salary between £46,000 - £52,000 per annum and emphasizes opportunities for career advancement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role within aerospace or highly regulated engineering.
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and tight tolerances.
• Experience working with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams.
• Develop, validate, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Production engineering

Manufacturing processes

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Tools

HyperMILL CAD/CAM

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Reference: RT2226tpe

Aerospace Birmingham, West Midlands £46000 - £52000 per annum Permanent Share Job

Aerospace Technical Production Engineer - Interesting and varied manufacturing engineers role with this rapidly expanding sub contract aerospace precision engineering company in the West Heath area of Birmingham.

The company produce complex small batch aerospace parts and you'll play a key role in how the components and assemblies are produced. You'll be the technical bridge between design, production, and quality, ensuring the company meets stringent aerospace standards while driving continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects, influence manufacturing strategy, and develop your career in a highly regulated, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical & Production Support: Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams to resolve manufacturing issues quickly and effectively.
• Interpret and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Support the introduction of new products (NPI) from design handover through to full-rate production.
• Develop, validate, and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions.
• Take ownership of ad hoc technical projects as required by the Production Technical Director.

Manufacturing Engineering

• Create and maintain detailed manufacturing routings, process plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure all processes comply with relevant aerospace standards (e.g. AS9100, EASA/FAA requirements).
• Support PFMEA, risk assessments, and process capability studies.
• Identify and implement cost, quality, and cycle-time improvements across manufacturing operations.
• Potential to assume or be involved in the HyperMill CAD/CAM programming for the company.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support internal and external audits (customer, regulatory, and certification).
• Work closely with Quality Engineering to ensure product conformity, documentation, and full traceability.
• Drive lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement initiatives using data-led analysis.
• Support automation and digital manufacturing projects where applicable.

Collaboration & Communication

• Liaise with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure robust manufacturability.
• Provide technical support to suppliers and subcontractors on manufacturing issues.
• Communicate clearly with shop-floor teams and stakeholders, translating complex technical requirements into practical instructions.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in a production or manufacturing engineering role within aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Knowledge of HyperMILL CAD/CAM software.
• Strong understanding of aerospace materials, manufacturing processes, and tight tolerances.
• Experience working to AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.

This is a permanent job with a starting salary dependant on experience. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.

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