Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

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10 months ago

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Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

MEHAYES_1752162902 Posted: 07/10/2025

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Type: Aerospace

Start Date: Flexible

Duration: Permanent

Location: Hayes, London

Salary: From £28,898 (Negotiable)

Pattern: Shifts

Our client is an industry leading aerospace company, with a global brand and customer database that is focused on excellence and the highest safety standards. They are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer, with a practical mindset, a strong passion for aviation and the strive to produce revolutionary products at the forefront of the role. With the ability to work with cutting edge technology and contribute to the sustainable positive change within the aerospace industry, this job is the ideal opportunity to grow your career to the heights you desire.

Responsibilities:

Create and produce manufacturing work instructions and documentation. Liaise and interact with various teams such as operations, IT and tooling to ensure seamless project implementation. Explore and initiate new processes, methods and layouts, allowing more equipment flexibility and improving throughput. Analyse and report on parameters such as production processes, methods, cycle time, schedules and waste management amongst others. Coordinating maintenance and repair to keep production equipment operational and in service. Support the TPM with structured problem solving projects linked to project deliverables and day-to-day manufacturing issues.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

Minimum qualification HND in mechanical discipline. Extensive CAD experience/proficiency. Training in Lean manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Statistical Process Control is beneficial. Ability to read engineering drawings and basic metrology skills. Previous experience producing manufacturing work documentation and instructions. Experience in metal component processing, including surface finishing for aerospace components. Exceptional IT Knowledge and software understanding (SolidWorks/MS Office etc.) Great communication skills and ability to break down technical information for a non-technical audience. Right to live and work in the UK.

Benefits of the Quantity Surveyor Role:

Competitive salary. Strong career development and opportunities to progress. Skill development. Bonuses and incentives. Paid time off. Retirement and financial benefits.

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.

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