Manufacturing Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates
Derby, Derbyshire
8 months ago
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Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace
πŸ“ Derby
πŸ’· Up to Β£45,000 + Benefits

πŸš€ Ready to take your career to new heights? We're looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join our aerospace team in Derby and play a key role in delivering precision components for world-class aerospace programmes.

Why Join Us?

At our Derby facility, innovation meets craftsmanship. You'll be part of a collaborative team that takes ideas from design all the way to flight. If you're passionate about aerospace engineering, NPI, and sheet metal manufacturing, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

Driving New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, turning concepts into production reality.

Developing and improving sheet metal manufacturing processes.

Creating clear, practical process documentation and work instructions.

Rolling up your sleeves to provide hands-on support on the shop floor.

Solving problems, removing bottlenecks, and making processes leaner, safer, and more efficient.

Ensuring everything we do meets AS9100 and aerospace quality standards.

What We're Looking For

We don't need decades of experience - but we do need the essentials:
βœ… Aerospace manufacturing background
βœ… Hands-on engineering approach
βœ… NPI project experience
βœ… Knowledge of sheet metal processes

What's in It for You

Salary up to Β£45,000, depending on experience

Strong benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Genuine career progression in a high-growth aerospace environment

The chance to shape the future of aerospace manufacturing

πŸ’‘ This isn't just another engineering role. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger - building the components that keep the aerospace industry moving forward.

πŸ‘‰ Apply today and take your career to the next level with us in Derby!

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Our commitment:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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