JRS Associates have partnered up with an exciting aerospace precision engineering company in Leicester to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to support high-value, complex manufacturing operations within a structured and forward-thinking environment.
This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI), continuous improvement initiatives, and day-to-day manufacturing excellence within a highly regulated aerospace/automotive setting.
The Successful Manufacturing Engineer – Package:
Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum
Shift Pattern:
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30 & Friday: 08:00 – 14:00
Office-based day shift role
Stable, long-term position within a respected precision engineering business
Opportunity to work on complex, high-quality aerospace components
Supportive engineering and operations team environment
The Successful Manufacturing Engineer – Requirements:
Experience working within an Aerospace and/or Automotive production environment
HND or higher in Engineering (Electronic Engineering or similar preferred)
Excellent knowledge of CNC machining techniques
Strong understanding of methods of manufacture for complex components and assemblies
Ability to create, control, and maintain manufacturing documentation including:
Set-up packs
Stage drawings
SOPs and work instructions
Experience supporting NPDI gated processes, including:
Cost estimation
Manufacturing routes
Customer approvals
Confident using engineering software to create and validate CNC programs
CAD/CAM experience advantageous (SolidWorks / SolidWorks CAM preferred)
Ability to design and implement tooling and fixturing to support safe and efficient production
Strong problem-solving capability using structured methodologies (PFMEA, root cause analysis, etc.)
Experience supporting LEAN / CI / GEMBA activities
Able to interpret complex engineering drawings
Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Project
Confident working independently with strong organisational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Alignment with company values: Respect, Integrity, Safety & Excellence
Willingness to support internal and external audits and close out actions where required
Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 hours during working hours to discuss the role further.
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