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Position Summary
Magellan Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for NPI Manufacturing Engineer.
- Full time, permanent position
- 39 hours per week
- Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.
- Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.
Perks and Benefits
- A company culture that promotes work life balance
- Access to mental health support
- Business performance related bonus
- Career development opportunities
- Commitment to continued learning and development
- Long Service Awards
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
- Free parking
- 25% off local gym membership
Essential Responsibilities
Manufacturing Planning & Industrialisation
- Lead manufacturing process definition and industrialisation activities aligned to Airbus WT milestones
- Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, process flows, and work instructions
- Support industrial maturity and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments for machining processes
- Ensure processes are production-ready prior to gate progression and serial release
Machining Engineering – Aluminium Structural Parts
- Develop and validate CNC machining processes for aluminium wing structural components
- Define machining strategies, tooling concepts, fixtures, and cutting parameters
- Collaborate with CAM programming teams to optimise toolpaths, cycle time, and machining stability
- Ensure machining processes meet Airbus technical, dimensional, and capability requirements
First‑Off & Process Validation
- Support first‑off manufacturing builds and process prove‑out activities
- Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with EN/AS9102 and Airbus requirements
- Ensure gate‑required validation activities are completed, including:
- Dimensional conformity
- Process capability
- Tooling and fixture validation
- Support closure of manufacturing‑related open points prior to gate approval
Production Ramp‑Up & Industrial Support
- Provide hands‑on manufacturing engineering support during LRIP and rate ramp‑up
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues on the shop floor
- Support transition from NPI to stable serial production
Risk Management & Issue Resolution
- Identify and manage manufacturing risks affecting gate progression (capacity, process stability, tooling readiness)
- Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for NPI and work transfer issues
- Ensure robust containment and corrective actions are implemented prior to serial release
Compliance & Audit Support
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, Airbus customer requirements, and internal quality procedures
- Support Airbus, internal, and regulatory audits related to NPI and work transfer
- Maintain accurate and auditable manufacturing documentation supporting gate decisions
Continuous Improvement & Lessons Learned
- Capture lessons learned during NPI and work transfer activities
- Feed lessons learned back into standard machining and industrialisation processes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and industrial risk reduction
Attend daily/weekly sessions to update on progress
Support the NPI process as and when required
Position Requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering
Experience
- 3-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace machining
- Experience supporting NPI, industrialisation, or work transfer activities
- Strong understanding of CNC machining for aluminium structural aerospace components
- Direct experience working with Airbus programs or within the Airbus supply chain
- Familiarity with Airbus Gated Work Transfer, Manufacturing Gates, or MFT/IPT environments
- Experience with machining of aluminium alloys (e.g., 2024, 7050, 7075)
- Knowledge of industrial maturity, MRL, and process capability concepts
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)
Key Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management in a gated, milestone‑driven environment
- Ability to assess manufacturing readiness using objective evidence and data
- Structured, risk‑based problem‑solving approach
- Strong communication across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
- High attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Hands‑on, shop‑floor‑focused mind set
Company: Magellan Aerospace Limited
Location: Wales
Job Description:
Position Summary
Magellan Aerospace has an exciting opportunity for NPI Manufacturing Engineer.
- Full time, permanent position
- 39 hours per week
- Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.
- Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.
Perks and Benefits
- A company culture that promotes work life balance
- Access to mental health support
- Business performance related bonus
- Career development opportunities
- Commitment to continued learning and development
- Long Service Awards
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
- Free parking
- 25% off local gym membership
Essential Responsibilities
Manufacturing Planning & Industrialisation
- Lead manufacturing process definition and industrialisation activities aligned to Airbus WT milestones
- Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, process flows, and work instructions
- Support industrial maturity and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments for machining processes
- Ensure processes are production-ready prior to gate progression and serial release
Machining Engineering – Aluminium Structural Parts
- Develop and validate CNC machining processes for aluminium wing structural components
- Define machining strategies, tooling concepts, fixtures, and cutting parameters
- Collaborate with CAM programming teams to optimise toolpaths, cycle time, and machining stability
- Ensure machining processes meet Airbus technical, dimensional, and capability requirements
First‑Off & Process Validation
- Support first‑off manufacturing builds and process prove‑out activities
- Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities in accordance with EN/AS9102 and Airbus requirements
- Ensure gate‑required validation activities are completed, including:
- Dimensional conformity
- Process capability
- Tooling and fixture validation
- Support closure of manufacturing‑related open points prior to gate approval
Production Ramp‑Up & Industrial Support
- Provide hands‑on manufacturing engineering support during LRIP and rate ramp‑up
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues on the shop floor
- Support transition from NPI to stable serial production
Risk Management & Issue Resolution
- Identify and manage manufacturing risks affecting gate progression (capacity, process stability, tooling readiness)
- Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for NPI and work transfer issues
- Ensure robust containment and corrective actions are implemented prior to serial release
Compliance & Audit Support
- Ensure compliance with AS9100, Airbus customer requirements, and internal quality procedures
- Support Airbus, internal, and regulatory audits related to NPI and work transfer
- Maintain accurate and auditable manufacturing documentation supporting gate decisions
Continuous Improvement & Lessons Learned
- Capture lessons learned during NPI and work transfer activities
- Feed lessons learned back into standard machining and industrialisation processes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, yield improvement, and industrial risk reduction
Attend daily/weekly sessions to update on progress
Support the NPI process as and when required
Position Requirements
Academic
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering
Experience
- 3-7 years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace machining
- Experience supporting NPI, industrialisation, or work transfer activities
- Strong understanding of CNC machining for aluminium structural aerospace components
- Direct experience working with Airbus programs or within the Airbus supply chain
- Familiarity with Airbus Gated Work Transfer, Manufacturing Gates, or MFT/IPT environments
- Experience with machining of aluminium alloys (e.g., 2024, 7050, 7075)
- Knowledge of industrial maturity, MRL, and process capability concepts
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma Green Belt (preferred)
Key Competencies
- Strong stakeholder management in a gated, milestone‑driven environment
- Ability to assess manufacturing readiness using objective evidence and data
- Structured, risk‑based problem‑solving approach
- Strong communication across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
- High attention to detail and documentation discipline
- Hands‑on, shop‑floor‑focused mind set
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Posted: April 29th, 2026