Job Description
If you are a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys improving processes, solving problems and making a real impact on production performance, this role offers something genuinely different.
This is an opportunity to join a high-performance engineering environment working on advanced composite components used in demanding air, land and marine applications. You will play a key role in improving how products move from design into production, ensuring efficiency, quality and delivery standards are consistently met.
You will be joining a business investing in its people, technology and long-term growth, with strong customer relationships and a reputation for delivering complex engineering solutions to the highest standards.
Why this role stands out
- Work on complex, high-spec engineering products in a specialist environment
- Be involved early in the manufacturing lifecycle, influencing tooling and processes
- Clear opportunity to drive continuous improvement and reduce waste
- Join a business with strong growth plans and investment in its facility and people
- Collaborative environment where engineering and production work closely together
The role
As Manufacturing Engineer, you will act as the link between engineering and production, ensuring components are manufacturable, efficient and aligned to production capability.
You will be involved from early-stage process planning through to production handover, supporting performance, quality and continuous improvement across the lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement using lean tools to improve efficiency and reduce waste
- Identify and implement process improvements aligned to safety, quality, cost, delivery and people metrics
- Lead root cause analysis activities to resolve non-conformance and prevent repeat issues
- Support production handover through creation of job cards and manufacturing documentation
- Work closely with engineering teams to ensure correct tooling, materials and processes are defined
- Validate production estimates for time and materials with production leadership
- Support first-off builds and ongoing process improvements on the shop floor
- Contribute to materials review boards and support engineering actions
What we are looking for
We are keen to speak with Manufacturing Engineers, Production Engineers or Process Engineers who can demonstrate:
- Experience within a complex manufacturing or engineering environment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methods
- Proven ability to solve problems and make sound engineering decisions
- Confidence working cross-functionally with production and engineering teams
- Ability to create and improve manufacturing documentation and process plans
You may also have:
- A recognised engineering qualification such as HNC or equivalent, or relevant hands-on experience
- Background in aerospace, composites, precision engineering or similar high-spec environments
Package and benefits
- Salary: £45,000 to £50,000
- 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday with an early finish on Friday
- Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Health cash plan and wellbeing support
- Employee assistance programme for you and your family
- Death in service benefit
If you are a Manufacturing Engineer looking to step into a role where you can influence processes, improve performance and work on technically challenging products, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Castle Engineering for a confidential conversation.
Manufacturing Engineer in York employer: Castle Employment Group
Join a thriving engineering team in Wath, England, where we prioritise employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive pay, enhanced pension plans, and access to private healthcare, we foster a supportive work culture that values quality craftsmanship and teamwork. Enjoy regular day shifts in a modern workshop environment, with clear pathways for progression and the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
