Manufacturing Engineer

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants
Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
10 months ago
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Manufacturing Engineer
Salary – Highly competitive DOE
Stansted
Full-time
Permanent
Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Career development opportunities
  • Onsite parking
  • Early finish on Fridays
    Are you a proactive and innovative Engineer looking for your next challenge? Our client, a renowned aerospace specialist with over 60 years of excellence, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their skilled team in Ramsgate.
    Why join our client?
    You'll be part of a company with a strong reputation in the aerospace industry, delivering component repair and overhaul services to major global customers. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to technical innovation and continuous improvement within a forward-thinking engineering environment.
    What you’ll be doing:
  • Developing and improving repair and overhaul processes for aircraft components
  • Supporting New Product Development (NPD) projects from evaluation to implementation
  • Reverse engineering assemblies and designing tooling solutions
  • Creating technical documentation and workshop procedures
  • Driving process improvements using industrial engineering methods
  • Supporting operational excellence and lean initiatives (Kaizen, GEMBA, 5S)
    What we’re looking for:
  • Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace or similar
  • Strong technical drawing, CAD, and documentation skills
  • Knowledge of AS9100, CAA/EASA & FAA Part 145 / 21G standards
  • Effective communicator, organised, detail-focused, and project-savvy
  • Strong IT and MS Office skills
  • A team player with the ability to lead and support technical projects
    This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact in a collaborative, quality-driven engineering team.
    Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status
    About Morgan Jones:
    Morgan Jones Limited acts as an employment agency. By applying, you accept the Terms & Conditions as well as the Privacy, Cookie, and Data Retention Policy which can be found on our website.
    Due to the high volume of applicants, we see, that if you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
    To view other great opportunities, visit our website or follow Morgan Jones on your favourite social networks – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn

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