Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Barnoldswick
12-Month Contract
£35 per hour
Outside IR35
On-Site

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join an established engineering business on a 12-month contract based in Barnoldswick.

The successful candidate will provide manufacturing engineering support across aerospace manufacturing operations, focusing on process improvement, quality, new product introduction and the reduction of non-conformance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve right-first-time production
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing launch activities
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T
• Create and implement PFMEAs and Control Plans
• Identify key process variables and opportunities for error proofing
• Support investigations into non-conformance and implement corrective actions
• Carry out root cause analysis using techniques such as 8D
• Analyse manufacturing and shop-floor data to identify process improvements
• Support FAIR, APQP and PPAP activities
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers and other cross-functional teams
• Support process validation, inspection strategies and measurement methods
• Use SPC and other quality tools to monitor and improve manufacturing performance

Experience Required:

• Previous Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems
• Ability to read engineering and manufacturing drawings
• Good knowledge of GD&T, ideally ASME Y14.5
• Experience with PFMEA and Control Plans
• Knowledge of FAIR, APQP and PPAP
• Experience with root cause analysis and 8D problem solving
• Understanding of SPC and Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Awareness of AS9100 and relevant ISO standards
• Experience with Minitab, SAP, Teamcenter, Windchill or similar systems would be advantageous
• Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience

This is an on-site position in Barnoldswick and would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong aerospace, precision engineering or advanced manufacturing background.

Contract: 12 months
Rate: £35 per hour
IR35: Outside IR35
Location: Barnoldswick – On-Site

If you are interested in this Manufacturing Engineer contract, please apply with an up-to-date CV for further information.