Manufacturing Process Engineer - Carbon60 in Farnborough

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (100% onsite)

Contract Duration: Until 30th June 2026

Pay Rate:

• £43.13 per hour (Umbrella)
• £32.24 per hour (PAYE)

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Hours: 37 per week

About The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join an innovative and forward‑thinking aerospace/technology organisation on a long‑term contract basis.

This role plays a key part in transitioning cutting‑edge products from R&D into serial production.

You will join a highly skilled engineering team and be responsible for enabling design intent into a functioning production system—ensuring safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify production systems using Manufacturing Engineering tools and lean methodologies (e.g., line balancing, factory layout, cellular manufacturing).
• Create and update shop‑floor documentation including routings, job cards, SOIs and quality instructions.
• Support procurement, supply chain activities and Make vs Buy assessments.
• Provide technical problem‑solving support across production and supplier operations.
• Conduct DFM and DTC reviews, feeding into design teams.
• Liaise with tooling, jigs, and ground support equipment teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and production KPIs.
• Support “Right First Time” quality initiatives and health & safety objectives.
• Review, refine, and create process instructions (PIs), identifying operational improvements.
• Set up and configure ERP/PLM systems and routings.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering.
• Strong background in assembly, automotive, aerospace, or similar regulated industries.
• Ability to create and interpret manufacturing documentation.
• ERP/PLM experience (e.g., Dynamics 365, Arena).

Desirable:

• Experience creating/working with BoMs.
• Avionics, AIT or aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., CAA, Part G, Part J).
• Experience creating test plans.

If this role is of interest please apply with an up to date copy of your CV for consideration. For more information please email Ellie at Carbon60 on

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