2x Composite Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer<br />Outside IR35 | Up to £450 per day | Initial 6-Month Contract<br />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.<br />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.<br />Key Responsibilities<br /><ul> <li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing tools and techniques to improve efficiency and reduce waste.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements throughout the manufacturing lifecycle.</li><li>Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations and implement effective corrective measures.</li><li>Create, maintain and update manufacturing documentation, job cards and process plans.</li><li>Support the introduction and structured handover of products into production.</li><li>Liaise with Production and Process Engineering teams to ensure appropriate tooling, fixtures and materials are selected.</li><li>Support first-off manufacture activities and provide engineering support to production teams.</li><li>Review manufacturing estimates and ensure production hours and material requirements remain accurate.</li><li>Participate in Materials Review Board (MRB) activities and support non-conformance resolution.</li><li>Work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to optimise manufacturing performance and product quality.</li></ul> Essential Requirements<br /><ul> <li>Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Process Engineer within a complex manufacturing environment.</li><li>Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.</li><li>Experience leading RCCA investigations and implementing corrective actions.</li><li>Proven ability to support production and manufacturing operations in a hands-on engineering capacity.</li><li>Experience creating manufacturing documentation, process plans and production instructions.</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to manufacturing challenges.</li></ul> What's on Offer<br /><ul> <li>Outside IR35 contract.</li><li>Up to £450 per day.</li><li>Initial 6-month contract with potential extension.</li><li>37-hour working week.</li><li>Half-day finish every Friday.</li><li>Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace and defence programmes.</li><li>Join a highly respected advanced manufacturing organisation with significant ongoing investment.</li></ul> Apply Now<br />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.