via reed · 11 June 2026 ·4 days ago

2x Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Owen Daniels
York Contract GBP 65,000 – 117,000
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Manufacturing Engineer
Outside IR35 | Up to £450 per day | Initial 6-Month Contract
A leading advanced composites manufacturer supplying complex structural components and sub-systems into the aerospace, defence and marine sectors is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer on a contract basis. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility in North Yorkshire, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-performance composite solutions to some of the world's most demanding customers.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team and play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence, process improvement and successful product introduction within a highly regulated production environment.
Key Responsibilities

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing tools and techniques to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

  • Identify and implement process improvements throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.

  • Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and implement effective corrective measures.

  • Create, maintain and update manufacturing documentation, job cards and process plans.

  • Support the introduction and structured handover of products into production.

  • Liaise with Production and Process Engineering teams to ensure appropriate tooling, fixtures and materials are selected.

  • Support first-off manufacture activities and provide engineering support to production teams.

  • Review manufacturing estimates and ensure production hours and material requirements remain accurate.

  • Participate in Materials Review Board (MRB) activities and support non-conformance resolution.

  • Work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to optimise manufacturing performance and product quality.

Essential Requirements
  • Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Process Engineer within a complex manufacturing environment.

  • Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.

  • Experience leading RCCA investigations and implementing corrective actions.

  • Proven ability to support production and manufacturing operations in a hands-on engineering capacity.

  • Experience creating manufacturing documentation, process plans and production instructions.

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to manufacturing challenges.

What's on Offer
  • Outside IR35 contract.

  • Up to £450 per day.

  • Initial 6-month contract with potential extension.

  • 37-hour working week.

  • Half-day finish every Friday.

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence programmes.

  • Join a highly respected advanced manufacturing organisation with significant ongoing investment.

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If you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a background in complex manufacturing and a passion for process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

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