Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer
Outside IR35 | Up to £450 per day | Initial 6-Month Contract
A leading advanced composites manufacturer supplying complex structural components and sub-systems into the aerospace, defence and marine sectors is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer on a contract basis. Operating from a state-of-the-art facility in North Yorkshire, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-performance composite solutions to some of the world's most demanding customers.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team and play a key role in driving manufacturing excellence, process improvement and successful product introduction within a highly regulated production environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing tools and techniques to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Identify and implement process improvements throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and implement effective corrective measures.
• Create, maintain and update manufacturing documentation, job cards and process plans.
• Support the introduction and structured handover of products into production.
• Liaise with Production and Process Engineering teams to ensure appropriate tooling, fixtures and materials are selected.
• Support first-off manufacture activities and provide engineering support to production teams.
• Review manufacturing estimates and ensure production hours and material requirements remain accurate.
• Participate in Materials Review Board (MRB) activities and support non-conformance resolution.
• Work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to optimise manufacturing performance and product quality.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Process Engineer within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading RCCA investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Proven ability to support production and manufacturing operations in a hands-on engineering capacity.
• Experience creating manufacturing documentation, process plans and production instructions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to manufacturing challenges.

What's on Offer

• Outside IR35 contract.
• Up to £450 per day.
• Initial 6-month contract with potential extension.
• 37-hour working week.
• Half-day finish every Friday.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence programmes.
• Join a highly respected advanced manufacturing organisation with significant ongoing investment.

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If you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a background in complex manufacturing and a passion for process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.