Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer: CNC & Process

Company: Nasmyth Group
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Location: Hinckley
Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer – Hinckley (Nasmyth Henton) Added 12/5/2026

Pay: £45,000.00 – £48,000.00 per yearHours of work: 37 per week

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will:-

  • Lead and support multiple engineering projects including:
  • Fixture design and development
  • Tooling improvement and optimisation projects
  • Machine installation and commissioning
  • Process improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives

Duties

  • Design and optimise production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainable manufacturing.
  • Resolve technical and production problems, including selecting and validating precision tools for CNC machines.
  • Provide technical support for 3,4 and 5-axis milling operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, CI, Quality, Engineering) to streamline workflow and improve product quality.
  • Able to produce engineering quotations.
  • Maintain and develop manufacturing processes to ensure safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
  • Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement projects, using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and root cause analysis.
  • Create and maintain engineering documentation (process plans, work instructions, tooling guides, etc.).
  • Ensure all activities comply with aerospace quality requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Support troubleshooting of production issues and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

  • High attention to detail with strong analytic and problem-solving capability.
  • Confident, motivated, and able to work independently or collaboratively.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Flexible and willing to travel to support other facilities.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
  • Willingness to travel to other Nasmyth sites as required to support group-wide engineering and CI initiatives.
  • Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

  • Degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Production, or related field) or equivalent time-served engineering background.
  • Experience in aerospace, precision engineering, or complex machining environments.
  • Strong knowledge of 4- and 5-axis CNC milling operations and machining principles.
  • Demonstrable experience in process optimisation, tooling selection, fixture design, and NPI or engineering improvement projects.
  • Proficiency with CAD/CAM systems and interpreting engineering drawings.
  • Understanding of aerospace quality systems (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.) is advantageous.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

  • Company pension
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

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Posted: May 28th, 2026