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2x Composite Manufacturing Engineer

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: York

Expire in: 21 days

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.Apply Now
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

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