Engineering

Manufacturing Engineer

  • Location

    Broughton

  • Sector:

    Aerospace

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £34 - £36 per hour

  • Contact:

    Abhinav Patial

  • Contact email:

    a.patial@ioassociates.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    BBBH168362_1759771816

Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace/Aviation Manufacturing)

12 Months Contract

Broughton (Onsite)

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenging contract? An exciting opportunity has arisen to work on a high-profile aircraft manufacturing project for a reputable global client. The role is site-based at a major Northwest UK manufacturing hub (full location details shared post-application).

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide lineside support to a fast-paced production line, driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting cycle time efficiency projects.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve recurrent technical issues alongside production teams.
  • Plan, control, and manage manufacturing processes to optimize performance and meet operational targets.
  • Manage daily technical issues including missing parts, non-conformities, concession management, maintenance, and tools.
  • Perform work order management for out-of-cycle work and escalate recurrent issues when necessary.
  • Support capacity management to adapt to product lifecycle changes and team needs.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Significant manufacturing engineering experience; aviation sector preferred, but candidates from large/global manufacturing backgrounds also considered.
  • Working knowledge in a technical manufacturing role (e.g., using CATIA or SAP is advantageous)
  • Vocational qualification (e.g., NVQ L4/HNC) or equivalent experience.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills

If you have a strong background in manufacturing engineering and are passionate about continuous improvement on the shop floor, apply today to join a major project team making a real impact!