Manufacturing Engineer

Stability, growth and opportunity at Preci- Spark

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our existing team of engineers within our aerospace manufacturing facility.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will work closely with Production, Quality and Project Engineering teams, supporting the development, improvement and optimisation of manufacturing processes. You will report to the Engineering Management team and work closely with Section Leaders and other key stakeholders to ensure production requirements are met efficiently and to the required quality standards.

The successful applicant should have good working experience within a manufacturing engineering environment, preferably within the aerospace sector. Experience in process improvement, production planning, problem solving, and the introduction and optimisation of manufacturing processes would be highly advantageous.

The successful applicant will be a flexible, enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, with a practical approach to problem solving and a strong desire to develop their career within a modern aerospace engineering and manufacturing environment.

What we offer for the position of Manufacturing Engineer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Monthly productivity bonus.
• Day shift (Monday - Thursday 07:45-16:30, Friday 07:45-14:15).
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Permanent contract of employment.
• Benefits Hub Package (including Private GP access, a range of discounted products and services, including shopping vouchers, gift cards and gym memberships. For the full list please visit www.preci-spark.co.uk)

Manufacturing Engineer will be involved with:

· Providing hands-on engineering support on the shop floor for metal forming and machining operations.

· Supporting New Product Introduction by developing practical, robust manufacturing methods for aerospace components.

· Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including method statements, routings, work instructions, and setup sheets.

· Defining, introducing, and proving tooling, jigs, fixtures, and gauges to support production.

· Supporting first-off, first article, and production readiness activities alongside Quality and Production teams.

· Troubleshooting manufacturing issues on the shop floor and leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.

· Ensuring manufacturing processes meet customer drawings, specifications, and aerospace standards.

· Driving continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

· Actively supporting Health, Safety and Environment compliance across all shop floor activities.

· Upon a successful interview, Preci Spark’s application process requests that a basic criminal record check may be carried out.

Essential knowledge, skills & experience:

· Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively on the shop floor.

· Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role within an aerospace or precision engineering environment.

· Hands-on experience of metal forming, machining and fabrication processes.

· Experience supporting production and resolving day-to-day manufacturing issues.

· Working knowledge of structured problem-solving techniques.

Preferred knowledge, skills & experience:

· Experience of working to AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management systems.

· Experience of working to aerospace OEM requirements such as Rolls-Royce SABRe.

· Experience with CNC machining (turning and milling) and metal forming operations.

· Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.

If you would like to join our existing team of highly skilled employees, apply today. Making sure you include an up to date CV.

Eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

For more information please visit http://www.preci-spark.co.uk/