Morson are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer – NPI & Industrialisation to join Safran in Wolverhampton, supporting the Civil Value Stream responsible for the development and manufacture of advanced Flight Control Actuation Systems.
This is a technically focused and delivery-driven role where you will play a key role in the industrialisation of next-generation aerospace products, ensuring manufacturing readiness from early design stages through to production launch. You will be responsible for developing robust manufacturing processes, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), and delivering manufacturing solutions that meet quality, cost, delivery and regulatory requirements.
Working closely with Design Engineering, Programmes, Quality, Supply Chain, Operations and external suppliers, you will influence product design to ensure products are optimised for manufacture, assembly and automation while driving process capability and production readiness.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a Tier 1 aerospace organisation and contribute to the development of future flight control technologies, advanced manufacturing capabilities and industry-leading industrialisation programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialisation activities, ensuring manufacturing readiness is delivered in line with programme milestones and delivery schedules
- Develop, implement and optimise manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, customer and regulatory requirements
- Lead APQP activities including:
- Process Flow Diagrams
- PFMEA
- Control Plans
- Process Validation
- Production Readiness Reviews
- Establish and manage Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs), identifying and mitigating manufacturing risks throughout the product lifecycle
- Drive process capability improvements through SPC, capability analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Define manufacturing methods, routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and standard work instructions
- Work closely with Product Design teams to ensure Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Automation principles are incorporated into product designs
- Evaluate, specify and implement manufacturing technologies, automation solutions and machine vision systems
- Lead manufacturing trials, process qualification and validation activities, including first article support and capability studies
- Support supplier industrialisation activities, manufacturing capability assessments and Make vs Buy evaluations
- Act as a technical interface between customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Support manufacturing technology roadmaps and continuous improvement initiatives
- Drive process risk reduction activities using PFMEA and recognised risk management tools
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of manufacturing standards, specifications and engineering procedures
Requirements
- Experience within aerospace, defence or other highly regulated manufacturing environments
- Proven experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), industrialisation or manufacturing transfer programmes
- Strong understanding of APQP methodologies including PFMEA, Control Plans and process validation
- Experience developing and implementing manufacturing processes and production systems
- Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and manufacturing requirements
- Experience working with suppliers, external equipment providers and cross‑functional engineering teams
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Automation
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Production or Aerospace Engineering
- Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving capability
- Experience within aerospace assembly and test environments
- Previous exposure to flight control systems, actuation systems or complex electromechanical products
- Experience industrialising welding, joining or special manufacturing processes
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRLs)
- Experience using SPC, capability studies and variation reduction techniques
- Experience with machine vision systems, automated inspection technology and advanced manufacturing solutions
- Understanding of special process qualification and control requirements
- Lean Six Sigma qualification or equivalent practical experience
- Project management qualifications or training (APMP, Prince2 or equivalent)
- Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
About the Role
This position sits within Safran’s Civil Value Stream, focused on the development and manufacture of advanced Flight Control Actuation Systems that support next-generation aircraft programmes.
The role is heavily focused on NPI, manufacturing readiness and industrialisation, requiring a hands‑on engineer who can bridge the gap between product design and production. You will work across the full product lifecycle, ensuring manufacturing solutions are robust, scalable and capable of supporting future programme demand.
Working within a highly regulated aerospace environment, you will collaborate with engineering, operations, quality and supply chain teams to bring new products into production while driving process capability, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Candidates with backgrounds in aerospace, defence, automotive or other highly regulated industries, particularly those with experience in NPI, APQP, industrialisation and process development, are strongly encouraged to apply.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive hourly rate: £40-£53 per hour
- Temp to Perm opportunity
- Opportunity to work on advanced Flight Control Actuation Systems and future aerospace programmes
- Exposure to NPI, industrialisation, automation and advanced manufacturing technologies
- Collaborative engineering environment with strong stakeholder engagement
- Opportunity to influence manufacturing readiness from concept through to production
- Work within a world-leading aerospace organisation delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions
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