At a Glance
- Tasks: Transform design ideas into clear instructions for aircraft production and improve manufacturing processes.
- Company: Join Airbus, a leader in aerospace innovation and engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, specialist training, and a supportive engineering community.
- Other info: Enjoy a flexible 4.5-day work week with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of shaping the future of aircraft production in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Passion for engineering, understanding of lean principles, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 37.02 - 37.02 £ per hour.
Join us and shape the future of Single Aisle aircraft production. We're delighted to be recruiting a Process Engineer to support Airbus' Manufacturing Engineering function in Broughton. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of the Single Aisle aircraft programme, helping industrialise key modifications and ensuring smooth integration into production.
If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and driving meaningful improvements, this role offers a truly exciting platform to grow your career.
What you'll be doing
As a Process Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring Airbus can deliver high-quality aircraft efficiently and safely. Your responsibilities will include:
- Translating design intent into clear, controlled technical instructions and Manufacturing Engineering (ME) data for aircraft manufacture, assembly, testing, and certification.
- Preparing detailed work definitions such as routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Statements of Instruction (SOIs), and STV calculations.
- Implementing best-practice methods, tools and processes to meet current and future production requirements.
- Ensuring all processes and documentation comply with departmental procedures and regulatory standards.
- Managing and improving manufacturing methods, tools, and processes across detail manufacture, assembly, testing, and certification.
- Assessing manufacturing capacity, identifying improvements, and recommending design changes where needed.
- Providing mechanical and/or electrical shop-floor support across Operations, Supply Chain and the Final Assembly Lines (FAL).
What you'll bring
We're looking for someone who is passionate about engineering excellence and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Skills & Experience
- A strong understanding of lean principles.
- Familiarity with business management tools, ideally SAP.
- Confidence working from first principles across manufacturing disciplines.
- Experience within Manufacturing Engineering, Design, or related business systems.
- Knowledge of aircraft production methods and procedures (highly desirable).
- Ability to build effective relationships across engineering and operational teams.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive, self-driven approach.
What's in it for you?
Working on-site at Airbus Broughton means being part of a globally recognised engineering environment—one where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the core of every project.
Benefits & Opportunities
- Competitive pay rates: £37.02/hour (umbrella) £27.68/hour PAYE.
- Develop specialist expertise within a world-leading aerospace manufacturer.
- Join a supportive engineering community with access to cutting-edge tools and technology.
- Work in a stable, long-term assignment with potential for extension.
- Be part of a diverse, inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.
About the role environment
- Work Pattern: 35 hours per week across 4.5 days, with flexibility between 7am-7pm.
- Travel: Not required.
- Industry Background: Candidates from production, manufacturing, or industrial engineering environments are well-suited.
Ready to take the next step? If you're excited by the opportunity to contribute to Airbus' Single Aisle programme and want to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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