Morson are recruiting for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Industrial) to support manufacturing and industrialisation activities at GKN Aerospace’s Global Technology Centre in Filton. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly advanced aerospace engineering environment, contributing to the development, optimisation, and delivery of zero-defect manufacturing processes across critical programmes.
Rate: Up to £55 per hour PAYE
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Flexible working hours (typically between 07:00 – 16:00), 4.5-day working week (early finish Friday)
Location: Filton, Bristol (site-based)
Security Clearance: Agenda Screening Clearance required prior to start, DBS provided as part of onboarding
The Role
Reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering leadership team, you will provide technical expertise at project level to support manufacturing development and integration into production. You will play a key role in delivering robust, capable manufacturing processes, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance across materials, tooling, fabrication, and assembly activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise in manufacturing engineering across development and production programmes
- Develop and implement manufacturing process solutions from concept through to production
- Lead industrial layout and process optimisation using Lean methodologies
- Support new product introduction, including process definition, first article inspection, and configuration changes
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventative actions to eliminate non-conformances
- Support resolution of supplier quality and delivery issues
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
- Manage industrialisation projects, coordinating internal teams and external vendors
- Accountable for manufacturing input into product quotes and system changes
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) principles
- Promote and adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) standards
Project Environment
You will operate within a complex, high-performance aerospace engineering environment where precision, quality, and compliance are critical. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams, supply chain partners, and programme stakeholders to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of manufacturing solutions.
About You
Essential:
- Degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or similar)
- Experience within Manufacturing Engineering (typically 3+ years)
- Strong knowledge of: Manufacturing process development, Root cause analysis and continuous improvement, Quality systems (AS9100 / ISO9000 or similar)
- Ability to: Work independently in complex environments, Lead technical problem-solving activities, Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Desirable:
- Project or programme management experience
- Knowledge of APQP / AS9145
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent problem-solving capability
- Experience within aerospace or highly regulated industries
Key Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience working within cross-functional engineering teams
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement
What This Role Offers
- Long-term contract with ongoing extensions (6-month reviews)
- Flexible working hours with strong work-life balance
- Opportunity to work within a leading global aerospace organisation
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and processes
- Collaborative, innovation-driven engineering environment
- Opportunity to contribute to critical aerospace programmes
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