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Process / Tooling Engineer

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Corby, NN17 9SA, United Kingdom
Last month
£46,000 – £50,000 pa

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£46,000 – £50,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
20 Apr 2026 (Last month)
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Process Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing

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£46-50,000

We are working with a specialist advanced manufacturing business supporting the aerospace sector, currently looking to appoint aProcess Engineer to join their growing team.

This is a hands-on, technically focused role where you'll take ownership of manufacturing processes, driving performance, quality, and continuous improvement across ceramic core production.

The Role

  • Develop and optimise manufacturing processes (mix preparation, injection, firing) to improve yield, reduce defects and shorten cycle times

  • Provide day-to-day engineering support to production, troubleshooting issues and implementing corrective actions

  • Ensure processes meet QMS standards and customer specifications, with strong working knowledge of AS9100 Rev D

  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies

  • Generate tooling build instructions and liaise with customers and toolmakers to ensure tooling meets specification

  • Specify and maintain manufacturing equipment and tooling to ensure performance and safety

  • Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions and technical reports

  • Support new product introduction alongside Quality, R&D and Production teams

  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, including risk assessments and safe handling of materials

About You

You'll be an experienced Manufacturing or Process Engineer with proven knowledge of AS9100 Rev D within a regulated, high-spec environment such as aerospace or advanced materials. A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work cross-functionally are key.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where engineering expertise directly impacts quality, efficiency and customer delivery.

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