Manufacturing Engineer

Join Eaton and be a part of our commitment to providing impactful, energy-efficient solutions that shape a sustainable future. At Eaton, we make what matters work, and we're dedicated to fostering a workplace where ethics, inclusion, diversity, and our people are at the forefront. Find out more about Eaton's Aerospace business in Titchfield, Hampshire, which stands as a global leader in aerospace fuel systems. We pride ourselves as a premier supplier of fully integrated fuel systems for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. The Titchfield facility boasts extensive fuel and air system test facilities, facilitating comprehensive testing across a range of conditions with various fuel types.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to work within the Manufacturing Engineering Team, supporting all operations areas of the Titchfield site. This role involves providing day-to-day support to the production areas in achieving production schedule, product quality, product cost, and employee safety goals.

What you’ll do:

• Provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support to assembly and test operations, ensuring production targets are achieved.
• Support mechanical and electro-mechanical assembly, including sub-system integration, harnessing, and functional testing.
• Resolve technical issues on the shop floor, maintaining production flow and delivery performance.
• Generate and implement rework routings and instructions in line with delivery priorities.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and test procedures to ensure consistent and repeatable processes.
• Drive achievement of production KPIs including schedule adherence, cost control, and product quality.
• Provide technical support to operations, including the application of permits, concessions, and design updates.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient build of aerospace assemblies.
• Define and optimise assembly and test process flows, routings, and standard work.
• Identify and implement tooling, fixtures, and test equipment to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Support MRB activities, including investigation and disposition of non-conforming product.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Why, DMAIC).
• Define and validate permits, concessions, and SOPs to ensure compliance with engineering requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet AS9100, NADCAP, and internal standards.
• Support FAIR activities and production readiness reviews.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve manufacturing and test issues.
• Ensure effective management of non-conforming material through MRB processes and feedback loops.
• Work with Design Engineering to resolve design-for-assembly and testability challenges.
• Support production teams in achieving schedule, cost, and quality objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.

Skills:

• Experience in aerospace or a similarly regulated mechanical manufacturing and electro-mechanical assembly and test environments.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as assembly and integration processes, fuel systems, functional and acceptance testing, engineering drawings and specifications, BOMs and manufacturing routings, and special processes (heat treatment, surface finishing, part marking, etc.).
• Experience with automation, digital manufacturing, or Industry 4.0 technologies (e.g. AutoCAD, SOLIDWORKS).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies (RCCA).
• Knowledge of manufacturing systems (MRP/ERP) and production processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in fast-paced environments.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for process excellence and continuous improvement.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Challenging projects in a dynamic collaborative team.
• We make your aspirations matter – Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible.
• We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
• We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies.
• We make your wellbeing matter – We put your health and safety first. Wellness at Eaton is more than a program; it’s about changing the environment by offering the right tools to help empower employees to make that happen.

The successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.