Manufacturing Engineer

CV-LibraryCastle DoningtonpermanentPosted: 7 August 2026
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Our client is expanding their engineering team and is seeking a practical, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support production and help optimise CNC machining processes across a busy aerospace manufacturing environment.

You'll take ownership of your own products, leading New Product Introduction (NPI), developing manufacturing processes, providing hands-on support for CNC machining operations, creating engineering documentation, and driving continuous improvement across a variety of precision-manufactured aerospace components.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading precision fabrication and machining businesses, offering genuine responsibility, career progression, and the opportunity to introduce modern engineering solutions, including AI-driven process improvements.

Manufacturing Engineer

Permanent
Monday to Friday
Day Shift, Flexi-hours
Castle Donington

Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description

Manage your own products from New Product Introduction (NPI) through to production
Provide hands on support and work to improve manufacturing processes for machined components
Create and maintain manufacturing routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), SOPs and documentation
Produce FAIR documentation and support PPAP/NPI activities
Develop PFMEAs, Control Plans and Process Flow documentation
Lead root cause investigations using 5 Why, 8D and other structured problem-solving techniques
Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency through automation and AI technologies
Manufacturing Engineer
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently
Experience with CNC Machinery
Proactive attitude with the confidence to take ownership of projects
Manufacturing Engineer
Benefits

High levels of autonomy and product ownership
Exposure to a wide variety of manufacturing technologies
Flexible working hours
Competitive salary
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company Pension
Healthcare scheme

If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click 'apply', email (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Please note that we are unable to respond to every application. Should your application be successful, we will be in touch within 5–10 working days

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