Job Description

Our client has an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join them on a contract basis until October 2026. As a member of the lineside support team, you will be supporting the fast-paced production line, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives, problem solve and support cycle time & efficiency projects.
Role: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Broughton, Flintshire
Hours: Alternating weeks of morning and afternoon Monday to Friday
Mornings - 6:00am - 1:10pm
Afternoons - 1:30pm - 8:40pm
Clearance: BPSS required to start
Hourly Rate: 36 per hour via Umbrella, inside Ir35 + 20% shift uplift
What you'll be doing:

• Identify, analyse & solve recurrent technical issues not directly manageable by the operators & FLM (First Line Manager).
• Provide a view at shop floor level within the production team.
• Accompany to production team.
• Achieve optimum of effort and work results through planning, production control and management of products and the design of processes.
• Achieve the expected Industrial Excellence targets within area by ensuring adherence and continuous improvement of operational process.
• Daily / on shift line side support to manage technical issues & continuous improvement: missing parts, nonconformities, concessions if applicable, outstanding work, maintenance, jigs & tools.

• Perform work order management for out of cycle work.
• Escalate recurrent issues & request support to the Work Prep, Maintenance, MAP & Outstanding Work support functions roles, if not manageable at level1.
• Support capacity management: anticipate capacity fluctuation to cover changes in the PLC (product life cycle situation) and grow competence.

Requirements:

• Desirable NVQ L4 / HNC or equivalent
• Background in Manufacturing Engineering
• Previous experience in a technical role using CATIA & SAP would be an advantage
• Basic level of understanding the Aircraft build philosophy
• Aviation experience or a large manufacturing company experience is essential

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!
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