Job Description

Company Overview

Mallaghan was founded in the 1960s by Terry Mallaghan as a civil engineering firm and has since evolved into a global engineering-led manufacturer of Ground Support Equipment for the aviation industry. This growth has been driven by a strong culture of engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and customer-focused design.

Today, Mallaghan designs and manufactures a wide portfolio of specialist GSE, including hi-lifts, aircraft maintenance platforms, passenger stairs, and deicing equipment. Our engineering teams work closely with customers to develop robust, high-performance solutions that meet demanding operational and regulatory requirements.

Headquartered in Dungannon, Northern Ireland, with an additional manufacturing facility in Newnan, Georgia (USA), Mallaghan employs over 500 people worldwide. Led by Ronan and Niall Mallaghan, the business continues to invest heavily in engineering capability, advanced manufacturing processes, and sustainable technologies to support the future of aviation ground operations.

Overview and Purpose of the Role

This role is central to supporting Mallaghan's position as an engineering-led GSE manufacturer, delivering high-quality, reliable products through efficient and controlled manufacturing processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to identify root causes of manufacturing and quality issues, implement sustainable engineering solutions, and drive continuous improvement across the factory.

This is a practical, hands-on, workshop-based engineering role, requiring strong engagement with shop floor operations and cross-functional teams rather than a purely desk-based approach.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for:

Leading and supporting engineering-led improvement projects aimed at increasing manufacturing efficiency, throughput, and capacity Analysing existing production processes and implementing engineering solutions aligned with the company's manufacturing systems strategy Developing and standardising quality assurance procedures, specifications, and control plans to ensure repeatable, high-quality output Working cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, design, and supply chain teams to resolve complex production and quality issues Identifying, justifying, and implementing process changes using data-driven and structured problem-solving methodologies Driving best practice in manufacturing engineering, benchmarking both internally and externally Embedding a "right-first-time" engineering culture through process control, standard work, and accountability Supporting the development of an organisation-wide continuous improvement framework Applying systematic problem-solving tools to address output, rework, and quality defects within manufacturing Delivering hands-on coaching and training to shop floor personnel on new processes, tooling, and improvement methodologies Supporting production teams with engineering input to resolve build issues, deviations, and non-conformances Maintaining awareness of emerging manufacturing technologies, lean tools, and efficiency-driven engineering approaches Ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management Systems

Your profile:

Qualifications & Experience

Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline Minimum of 3 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, or Industrial Engineering within a production environment Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and structured problem-solving techniques

Technical Skills & Competencies

In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, fabrication, and assembly methods Proven ability to analyse production data and translate findings into practical engineering improvements Experience managing engineering or improvement projects from concept through implementation Strong working knowledge of quality systems, process control, and standardisation Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications Experience using SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD/modelling software

Personal Attributes:

Strong technical communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across engineering, production, and quality teams Highly organised with strong analytical capability and attention to detail Resilient and persistent when implementing change in a manufacturing environment Effective time management with the ability to prioritise engineering workload Flexible, hands-on, and solutions-driven mindset Confident in influencing and driving engineering-led change on the shop floor

Join Mallaghan Engineering as a Continious Improvement Engineer and be part of shaping the future of aviation support solutions. Apply now to start your journey with us keeping the world moving !

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Referral programme
Application question(s):

You have completed degree in Engineering ? You live at a distance allowing you to travel to our site every working day ?
Experience:

Engineering: 3 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Right to Work in the UK (required)
Work Location: In person