Full job descriptionContract Duration: Until Feb 2027, and June 2027
X4 Manufacturing Engineers
Location: Titchfield site, UK - onsite full time
Pay Rate: Up to £38 p/h PAYE + Holiday Pay or £43.52 p/h including holiday pay (Equivalent to £50.49 p/h Umbrella)
Engagement: PAYE only
Hours: 37hrs per week
We are seeking x4 highly capable Assembly & Test Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting all assembly areas with a focus on mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly and test processes.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational excellence and enabling the business to meet customer commitments. This role is responsible for providing day-to-day engineering support to production, ensuring products are delivered in line with schedule, quality, cost, and safety objectives, while driving continuous improvement in assembly, integration, and test performance.


Key Responsibilities
*Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support to assembly and test operations, ensuring production targets are achieved.
*Support mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, including sub-system integration, harnessing, and functional testing.
*Resolve technical issues on the shop floor, maintaining production flow and delivery performance.
*Generate and implement rework routings and instructions in line with delivery priorities.
*Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and test procedures to ensure consistent and repeatable processes.
*Drive achievement of production KPIs including schedule adherence, cost control, and product quality.
*Provide technical support to operations, including the application of permits, concessions, and design updates

Manufacturing Engineering
*Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient build of aerospace assemblies.
*Define and optimise assembly and test process flows, routings, and standard work.
*Identify and implement tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to improve efficiency and repeatability.
*Support MRB activities, including investigation and disposition of non-conforming product.
*Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Why, DMAIC).
*Define and validate permits, concessions, and SOPs to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
*Ensure manufacturing processes meet AS9100, NADCAP, and internal standards.
*Support FAIR activities and production readiness reviews.


Cross-Functional Collaboration
*Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve manufacturing and test issues
*Ensure effective management of non-conforming material through MRB processes and feedback loops.
*Work with Design Engineering to resolve design-for-assembly and testability challenges.
*Support production teams in achieving schedule, cost, and quality objectives.


Preferred Qualifications & Experience
*Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
*Experience in aerospace or a similarly regulated mechanical manufacturing and electro-mechanical assembly and test environments.
*Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as:
*Assembly and integration processes
*Fuel systems
*Functional and acceptance testing
*Engineering drawings and specifications
*BOMs and manufacturing routings
*Special processes (heat treatment, surface finishing, part marking, etc.)
*Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g. AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS).
*Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher desirable.


Key Competencies
*Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
*Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
*Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies (RCCA)
*Knowledge of manufacturing systems (MRP/ERP) and production processes.
*Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast-paced environments.
*Detail-oriented with a passion for process excellence and continuous improvement


Additional info:
X3 roles currently have a duration until Feb 2027
X1 role current has a duration until June 2027.


Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK freely, adhering to ITAR restrictions.