Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Owen Daniels
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

Overview

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with knowledge of machining and/or fabrication processes? We are working with a leading aerospace manufacturer in Castle Donington and are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will have experience working in a generalist manufacturing engineering role covering NPI, process improvements and SOP development. Salary: dependent on experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, managing gated processes and providing regular stakeholder updates.
  • Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes, including shopfloor support when required.
  • Ensure product quality and compliance with customer, internal, and regulatory requirements.
  • Create and maintain key engineering documentation such as BOMs, routings, PFMEAs, control plans, inspection plans, SOPs, and FAIR reports.
  • Investigate manufacturing issues and non-conformances, driving root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions (e.g., 5Y, 8D).

Qualifications & Experience

  • Machining and/or fabrication knowledge/experience.
  • A dynamic and proactive personality with the ability to work independently.
  • Well versed working in a manufacturing engineering role.
  • Experience in NPI highly desirable.

Working Hours & Location

Monday – Thursday 7am – 4pm or 8am – 5pm, Friday 7am – 12pm or 8am – 1pm Castle Donington.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Pension 3% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution.
  • Option to opt into healthcare scheme.
  • Family fun days and social events.

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Posted: May 31st, 2026