Manufacturing Engineer

Our Wimborne Curtiss‑Wright site is growing! We are looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer to our team. The Manufacturing Engineer’s role is key to driving process improvements, supporting production efficiency, and ensuring high-quality output across our business.

Location: Wimborne, UK

Your Challenge:

• Develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by designing and validating manufacturing methods, tooling, and layouts.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and operations teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth production handover.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Create and maintain process documentation including work instructions, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives and support Six Sigma projects.
• Assist in the selection, installation, and commissioning of new equipment and technologies.
• Provide direct support to production teams and resolve technical challenges on the shop floor.
• Ensure process standardisation and stability across manufacturing operations.
• Any other duties (considered reasonable) as and when required by the business.

What You Bring:

• Security contractual compliance will require incumbents to be a sole British National.
• Effective communication skills – able to clearly convey technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering colleagues.
• Team player mindset – works effectively within cross‑functional teams and contributes to a positive team culture.
• Problem‑solving orientation – proactive in identifying issues and proposing practical, data‑driven solutions.
• Adaptability – comfortable working with changing priorities.
• Attention to detail – ensures accuracy in documentation, analysis, and implementation.
• Initiative and ownership – take responsibility for tasks and follows through to completion.
• Commitment to process standardisation and maintaining operational stability.
• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001).

Who We Are:

Environmental, Social and Governance Curtiss‑Wright Wimborne, a Business Unit of Curtiss Wright, is a global engineering and design manufacture leader with just over six decades of experience designing for heavily regulated markets, such as nuclear, aerospace, oil and gas, and more. We develop sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission critical applications when safety and reliability matter. We focus on our customers’ success in every step of our process from sales engagement, quality, delivery, and customer service. Our customers trust us and know our commitment to safety is our top priority.

Compliance Statement: This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export‑controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Curtiss‑Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.