Manufacturing Engineer

Contract Duration: Until Feb 2027, and June 2027

X4 Manufacturing EngineersLocation: Titchfield site, UK - onsite full timePay Rate: Up to £38 p/h PAYE + Holiday Pay or £43.52 p/h including holiday pay (Equivalent to £50.49 p/h Umbrella)Engagement: PAYE onlyHours: 37hrs per week

We are seeking x4 highly capable Assembly & Test Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting all assembly areas with a focus on mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly and test processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational excellence and enabling the business to meet customer commitments. This role is responsible for providing day-to-day engineering support to production, ensuring products are delivered in line with schedule, quality, cost, and safety objectives, while driving continuous improvement in assembly, integration, and test performance.

Key Responsibilities

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• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support to assembly and test operations, ensuring production targets are achieved.
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• Support mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, including sub-system integration, harnessing, and functional testing.
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• Resolve technical issues on the shop floor, maintaining production flow and delivery performance.
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• Generate and implement rework routings and instructions in line with delivery priorities.
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• Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and test procedures to ensure consistent and repeatable processes.
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• Drive achievement of production KPIs including schedule adherence, cost control, and product quality.
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• Provide technical support to operations, including the application of permits, concessions, and design updates
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Manufacturing Engineering

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• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient build of aerospace assemblies.
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• Define and optimise assembly and test process flows, routings, and standard work.
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• Identify and implement tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to improve efficiency and repeatability.
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• Support MRB activities, including investigation and disposition of non-conforming product.
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• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Why, DMAIC).
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• Define and validate permits, concessions, and SOPs to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
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• Ensure manufacturing processes meet AS9100, NADCAP, and internal standards.
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• Support FAIR activities and production readiness reviews.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration

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• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve manufacturing and test issues
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• Ensure effective management of non-conforming material through MRB processes and feedback loops.
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• Work with Design Engineering to resolve design-for-assembly and testability challenges.
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• Support production teams in achieving schedule, cost, and quality objectives.
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Preferred Qualifications & Experience

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• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
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• Experience in aerospace or a similarly regulated mechanical manufacturing and electro-mechanical assembly and test environments.
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• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as:
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• Assembly and integration processes
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• Fuel systems
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• Functional and acceptance testing
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• Engineering drawings and specifications
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• BOMs and manufacturing routings
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• Special processes (heat treatment, surface finishing, part marking, etc.)
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• Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g. AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS).
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• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher desirable.
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Key Competencies

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• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
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• Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies (RCCA)
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• Knowledge of manufacturing systems (MRP/ERP) and production processes.
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• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast-paced environments.
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• Detail-oriented with a passion for process excellence and continuous improvement
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Additional info:

X3 roles currently have a duration until Feb 2027

X1 role current has a duration until June 2027.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK freely, adhering to ITAR restrictions.