Manufacturing Engineer in Birmingham

Manufacturing Engineer in Birmingham

Birmingham Full-Time 35000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Indotronix Avani UK

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Create and maintain technical manufacturing instructions and plans for aerospace projects.
  • Company: Join a leading aerospace company at Birmingham International Airport.
  • Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and advanced technologies.
  • Why this job: Be part of innovative projects that shape the future of aerospace manufacturing.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or relevant experience in manufacturing or aerospace.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

Location

Birmingham International Airport - BHX

Duration

6 months – 12 months likely

Role Type

Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, author and maintain technical manufacturing work instructions in accordance with approved engineering, regulatory and quality requirements.
  • Interpret engineering drawings, OEM data, design documentation and maintenance information to produce accurate and standardised manufacturing plans and work packages.
  • Create, manage and maintain complex electronic manufacturing plans, work orders and production documentation.
  • Control manufacturing configuration, including engineering baselines, master manufacturing plans, aircraft-specific work orders and non-conformance documentation.
  • Act as the interface between production and engineering, managing technical queries from the shop floor and monitoring associated performance metrics.
  • Collaborate within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to develop manufacturing solutions and support programme delivery throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Develop and implement manufacturing plans, tooling strategies and production methodologies to improve efficiency and product quality.
  • Investigate and resolve manufacturing and technical issues using structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
  • Support the introduction of advanced manufacturing technologies, Lean principles and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production performance.
  • Work closely with engineering teams, suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve manufacturing capability and operational effectiveness.

Skills & Experience

  • Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline or equivalent industry experience.
  • Experience within a manufacturing, production engineering or aerospace environment.
  • Proven experience producing manufacturing documentation, work instructions and production planning documentation.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings, technical documentation and configuration control processes.
  • Experience of root cause analysis, structured problem solving and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Knowledge of assembly, integration and testing of components, assemblies or aircraft systems.
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Gold ESP or MESCi.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering and manufacturing teams.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
  • Knowledge of aircraft systems would be advantageous but is not essential.
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Manufacturing Engineer in Birmingham employer: Indotronix Avani UK

As a leading provider of defence capabilities, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Logistics Coordinator role in Lossiemouth. With competitive pay and a commitment to employee development, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that our team members have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities. Join us to be part of a mission-driven organisation that values precision and excellence in supporting the UK armed forces.

Indotronix Avani UK

Contact Details:

Indotronix Avani UK Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Manufacturing Engineer in Birmingham

Technical Manufacturing Work Instructions
Engineering Drawings Interpretation
Manufacturing Plans Development
Configuration Control
Technical Query Management
Integrated Product Teams Collaboration
Manufacturing Plans Implementation