Manufacturing Engineer TLNT1_NI in Belfast

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We are committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that is welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

At Short Brothers, a Boeing Company, we do work that matters and we do it together. Our teams design, build and support advanced aerostructures, space and defence solutions, with safety, quality and trust at the heart of everything we do. People are respected, ideas are listened to, and good work is recognised. We offer real career paths, flexibility where possible, and the opportunity to work on innovative projects that keep aircraft flying and help shape what comes next. These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:

• 36 hour working week (half day Friday)
• Generous holidays
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and generous life cover
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and Opportunity for advancement
• Coaching and mentoring
• Free car parking
• On site Occupational Health Department and Company occupational sick scheme
• Enhanced maternity pay

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To deliver and continuously improve the Manufacturing Engineering functional service by translating the engineering definition of a product into meaningful work instructions in order that the product can be manufactured in the most cost-efficient manner using effective manufacturing processes, resources, labour, tooling, equipment and facilities.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

The successful candidate will:

• Work with Engineering to ensure that manufacturing capabilities are reflected in the design of the product.
• Determine the most suitable method of production and provide relevant tooling and manufacturing instructions, to support production schedules.
• Work with Operations to resolve production problems and improve production manufacturing techniques with a specific focus on continuous improvement initiatives as part of a cross functional team.
• Eliminate or reduce waste in production and related processes.
• Carry out varied and responsible tasks in connection with Industrial Engineering activities.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes. Candidates must:

• Possess a minimum of an HNC in Engineering together with a minimum of 2 years experience in a Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering Function.
• Be articulate and able to communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Be able to work as part of a team both at site and group level.
• Have the ability to demonstrate application of knowledge and experience within an Engineering Function / Department.
• Be computer literate.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to solve problems.
• Be a self-starter and demonstrate high levels of motivation.
• Specific systems training will be provided as required for the role.
• The role may include travel outside Northern Ireland.

Applications must be completed and submitted by 4PM Tuesday 14th April 2026. Please Note: Testing may form part of the selection process. To ensure readiness for interview, applicants should start preparing once their application is submitted. Forms must be completed and submitted by the deadline.

We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering

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