Manufacturing Engineer

Castle Employment
Helmsley, North Yorkshire
7 months ago
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We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading advanced composites manufacturer, specialising in complex composite structures used in ships, submarines, and aircraft. Based in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, this company is at the forefront of groundbreaking composite technology, delivering bespoke designs and low-volume production.

This role offers a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, where you’ll lead process improvements, enhance efficiency, and drive innovation. In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from 27 days’ holiday (increasing with service), a pension of up to 9%, life assurance, healthcare plans, enhanced parental leave, and a flexible benefits programme.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities – What You’ll Be Doing As a ManufacturingEngineer, you will play a crucial role in optimising manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. 
✔ Leading process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
✔ Implementing lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and maximise efficiency.
✔ Applying structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D analysis.
✔ Managing change effectively, ensuring smooth transitions in production processes.
✔ Working closely with production teams to select optimal materials and support fixtures.
✔ Ensuring ERP systems align with physical processes, streamlining production workflows.
✔ Analysing productivity and cost drivers, identifying areas for continuous improvement.

Manufacturing Engineer Requirements – What You’ll Need to Succeed To be successful in this role, you’ll need a strong background in process engineering within a manufacturing or MRO environment. Key skills and qualifications include:
🔹 Graduate or apprentice-trained engineer with hands-on experience.
🔹 Proven experience in process engineering in medium or low-volume manufacturing/MRO.
🔹 Strong understanding of ERP systems and their integration with physical processes.
🔹 Knowledge of composite materials and their manufacturing applications.
🔹 Experience in continuous improvement methodologies, such as lean tools and techniques.
🔹 Ability to drive productivity, quality, and cost-saving initiatives.

Why Apply for This Manufacturing Engineer Role? This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced composite manufacturing, delivering high-impact projects in the aerospace and defence industries. With a strong focus on innovation, efficiency, and professional growth, this role offers long-term career progression in a company renowned for its engineering excellence.

⚠ Due to the nature of this work, applicants must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, which typically requires British citizenship and long-term UK residency

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