Project Engineer Manufacturing

Broughton, Flintshire, United Kingdom

https://www.mncjobs.co.uk/company/io-associates

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Job Description

Job Title: Technical Shopfloor Support Engineer (Manufacturing Engineer)
Job Location(s): Broughton - onsite
Contract: 10+ months
Rate: Up to 36/hour (Inside IR35)
About the Client
Our client operates in a high-volume, safety-critical manufacturing environment where quality, reliability, and production continuity are essential.
Role Overview
This role provides hands-on technical support to shopfloor production teams. The focus is on resolving recurring issues, improving processes, and enabling safe, efficient aircraft production.
You'll act as the link between operators, FLMs, and engineering/support functions.
Key Responsibilities

Daily lineside technical support to production
Resolve and escalate recurring technical issues
Support work order and rework management
Assist with capacity planning and production continuity
Analyse processes and drive Lean improvements
Support tooling, jigs, assets, and calibration
Ensure EHS and quality standards are applied
Support material prioritisation for rework

Required Experience

Manufacturing / lineside experience (essential)
Strong practical problem-solving skills
Experience in production support and process improvement
Knowledge of aircraft production and engineering methods (highly desirable)
Lean manufacturing knowledge
Strong teamwork and stakeholder management skills
SAP experience

Working Pattern & Benefits

Paid overtime over 35 hours
+25% Mon-Fri
+50% Sat-Sun
20% shift uplift for shift work

If you enjoy being hands-on on the shopfloor, solving real production issues, and improving how manufacturing teams operate day to day, this is a strong long-term contract opportunity.
PS: The Company can't provide sponsorship, so only candidates with the existing right to work in the UK will be considered.