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