Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Titchfield, Hampshire

Our aerospace client is a recognised global leader in aerospace fuel systems, delivering fully integrated fuel solutions for both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Their Titchfield facility features extensive fuel and air system testing capabilities, enabling comprehensive validation across a wide range of operating conditions and fuel types.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the business at a pivotal stage in its growth. The site is preparing for its transition to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Lee-on-the-Solent, which will become the organisation's European Centre of Excellence. This move will provide employees with access to world-class manufacturing, engineering, and testing capabilities, supporting the next generation of aerospace innovation.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team. This role provides technical support across all operational areas of the site, helping to achieve production targets whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality, cost efficiency, and employee safety.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting assembly and test operations, resolving technical challenges, and driving improvements across manufacturing processes. Working closely with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain teams, you will help ensure products are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest aerospace standards.

• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support to assembly and test operations, ensuring production objectives are achieved.
• Support mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly activities, including subsystem integration, harness installation, and functional testing.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues on the shop floor to maintain production flow and delivery performance.
• Develop and implement rework instructions and routing solutions aligned with production priorities.
• Create and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and test procedures to ensure process consistency and repeatability.
• Support the achievement of key manufacturing performance metrics, including schedule adherence, cost control, quality, and safety.

• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support the accurate manufacture of aerospace assemblies.
• Develop, optimise, and maintain assembly and test process flows, routings, and standard work practices.
• Identify and implement tooling, fixtures, and test equipment improvements to enhance efficiency and repeatability.
• Lead MRB investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to resolve non-conformances and drive continuous improvement.
• Define, validate, and maintain permits, concessions, and manufacturing procedures to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with AS9100, NADCAP, FAIR, MRB, and internal quality requirements.
• Support production readiness assessments and the introduction of engineering changes.

• Work closely with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to resolve manufacturing and testing challenges.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve manufacturability, assembly efficiency, and product testability.
• Support production teams in achieving delivery, cost, quality, and operational performance targets.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.

• Experience within aerospace or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly and test processes.
• Good understanding of:
  • Assembly and integration processes.
  • Aerospace fuel systems.
  • Functional and acceptance testing.
  • Engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routings.
  • Special processes such as heat treatment, surface finishing, and part marking.
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems, production processes, and MRP/ERP applications.

• Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools such as AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher qualification.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Due to the nature of the products and technologies involved, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK without restriction. Employment will be subject to compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and any other applicable export control requirements.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and innovative aerospace programmes.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Strong commitment to career progression and professional development.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• The chance to contribute to technologies that improve reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability across the aerospace sector.
• A strong culture of health, safety, and wellbeing, with resources and support designed to help employees perform at their best.

Join our aerospace client and play a key role in shaping the future of aerospace technology while building a rewarding and impactful career.