Manufacturing Engineer
We are partnering with an established and growing aerospace manufacturing organisation specialising in precision-engineered components, seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager to join their engineering function.
This is a high-impact role where you will take ownership of New Product Introduction (NPI), driving projects from initial quotation through to successful production launch while improving manufacturing performance across the business.
As a key member of the engineering team, you will lead NPI activity and play a critical role in developing robust, efficient manufacturing processes for complex aerospace components.
You will work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, production, and suppliers to ensure products are delivered on time, on cost, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end NPI process from RFQ through to production approval
- Apply APQP methodologies to identify and mitigate manufacturing and supply chain risks
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes
- Produce and maintain manufacturing routings, process maps, and work instructions
- Analyse and support engineering change requests and implementation
- Lead and support root cause analysis for non-conformance investigations
- Collaborate with CNC programmers, production teams, and suppliers to optimise performance and reduce cost
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean, 5S, waste reduction)
- Conduct process validation and establish process controls
- Provide technical input into quotations and contract reviews
- Act as deputy to the Engineering Manager when required
You will be an experienced manufacturing engineer with strong NPI expertise, ideally within aerospace or a highly regulated industry.
Essential Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven experience managing NPI projects (ideally 3+ years)
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and machining
- Experience with process development, optimisation, and improvement
- Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 quality systems
- Strong understanding of APQP, FMEA, and risk mitigation tools
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
- Lean manufacturing knowledge (5S, continuous improvement)
- Aerospace sector experience
- CAD/CAM familiarity
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme
- Simply Health Plan
- Opportunity to work on complex aerospace projects in a growing business
- A role with real autonomy and influence across engineering and production
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