Manufacturing Engineer – Aerospace (Burnley)

About the role

The role supports a leading aerospace manufacturer in Burnley, designing and delivering robust manufacturing processes. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure products are built safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Define, develop and validate manufacturing processes using Takt/Flow methodology.
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, inspection methods and quality control points.
• Develop BOMs, master layouts, tooling requests and production support drawings.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and external suppliers throughout industrialisation and product validation.
• Collaborate with HSE, Digitalisation and Environmental programmes and represent Manufacturing Engineering in customer meetings.
• Apply PFMEA and Statistical Process Control (SPC) to manage risk and ensure repeatable processes.
• Deliver continuous‑improvement and lean projects, updating ERP systems and participating in QRQC activities.

Required profile

• Experience with complex assembly manufacturing processes, preferably in aerospace.
• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials) or equivalent experience.
• Medium to advanced proficiency with CATIA v5 for 3D component models.

Required skills

• CATIA v5
• PFMEA
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)