Manufacturing Engineer

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12 Month contract based in Derby (hybrid).

Job description - the role

What you'll do:

• Support the repair and overhaul of engine components within external supply chain partners
• Develop, improve, and standardise repair processes across machining, coating, welding, and inspection
• Review and approve technical documentation including data cards and process instructions
• Drive process validation activities, including first article and change control processes
• Ensure compliance with internal and external quality procedures and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical support for manufacturing and repair methods, including troubleshooting non-conformances
• Work closely with quality teams to ensure robust inspection and validation methodologies
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities related to repair processes where applicable
• Manage engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy, traceability, and audit readiness
• Engage with suppliers to ensure adherence to manufacturing and repair standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within MRO operations
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action processes
• Work primarily on legacy programmes (e.g., GEM, VIPER, RRB211 variants such as RB199)

The skills you'll need:

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, ideally within aerospace or MRO environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including:
• Experience in component repair methodologies
• Knowledge of process validation and change control procedures
• Familiarity with quality standards and procedures within regulated environments
• Experience creating, reviewing, or approving technical documentation (e.g., data cards, work instructions)
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in documentation and compliance-heavy environments
• Ability to work with both engineering teams and external suppliers
• Understanding of legacy engine/component programmes

Next steps

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business