Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace

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Location: Bolton
Hours: Monday–Thursday 07:00–15:45 | Friday 07:00–11:00 (4.5-day week)
Sector: Aerospace / Precision Engineering
Permanent Position

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the Northwest is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their forward-thinking engineering team. Specialising in high-precision components, the business is undergoing an exciting transformation, offering excellent career progression, a supportive leadership team, and a culture of continuous improvement.
As Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and optimisation of manufacturing processes to support high-quality aerospace production. You will be hands-on in CNC programming, process improvement, technical support for quotations, and managing product structures within ERP systems.

Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description

Develop & improve manufacturing processes for new and existing components
Lead CI initiatives to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimise lead times
Support CNC programming (Turning, Milling, 5-axis Mill/Turn)
Contribute to quotations and project delivery
Define tooling and workholding requirements
Work collaboratively with operations, quality, and customer teamsManufacturing Engineer
Qualification/ Skills/ Experience

HNC/Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years in a precision engineering environment (aerospace preferred)
Strong CNC knowledge: Fanuc, Siemens 840d, Heidenhain
Experienced with aluminium, titanium, Inconel
Proficient in Solid Edge, EdgeCam & Microsoft Office
Familiar with GD&T, RCCA, 8D problem solving
Experience with SQDCP and lean tools desirable
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