Manufacturing Engineer at Beagle Aircraft, Christchurch, Dorset

At Beagle Aircraft, we manufacture precision-engineered components and assemblies for leading aerospace programmes.

Due to continuant growth we're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Engineering team in Christchurch.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in aerospace manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication or aircraft fitting and assembly, who enjoys improving manufacturing processes, solving technical challenges and supporting production.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you'll be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing methods, processes, routings and technical documentation to support efficient aerospace production.

You'll work closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams, supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), improving existing manufacturing processes and ensuring accurate ERP/MRP routings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

This is a varied, hands-on engineering role covering multiple aerospace manufacturing processes, rather than a position focused primarily on machining.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Birthday Leave
• Long service awards
• Career development opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Early finish Friday

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods, processes and production routings for aerospace components and assemblies.
• Create, maintain and update ERP/MRP routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing planning documentation.
• Support manufacturing activities involving sheet metal fabrication, forming, fitting and aircraft assembly.
• Review engineering drawings and specifications to determine manufacturing methods, tooling and process requirements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) from initial planning through to production.
• Produce manufacturing work instructions, Local Control Documents (LCDs) and Process Control Documents (PCDs).
• Provide hands-on technical support to Production, resolving manufacturing issues and improving Right First Time performance.
• Support technical manufacturing estimates, RFQs and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We're looking for a practical, solutions-focused Manufacturing Engineer with experience across aerospace manufacturing processes.

Essential experience:

• Previous experience within aerospace manufacturing, ideally in a Manufacturing or Production Engineering role.
• Practical experience in sheet metal manufacturing and/or aircraft fitting and assembly, either as an operator or Manufacturing Engineer.
• Hands-on experience creating, maintaining or updating ERP/MRP manufacturing routings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience developing manufacturing methods, supporting production and resolving technical engineering challenges.

Desirable experience:

• Knowledge of aerospace treatments, surface finishing or paint processes.
• Experience with welding, fabrication or resistance welding processes.
• Knowledge of composite materials and manufacturing processes.
• Experience supporting NPI, technical estimating or continuous improvement projects.

Why Join Beagle Aircraft?

This is an opportunity to work across a diverse range of aerospace manufacturing processes, where your engineering knowledge will have a direct impact on production efficiency, product quality and manufacturing performance.

If you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer or Production Engineer with an aerospace sheet metal or aircraft fitting background, we'd like to hear from you.