Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace (SAR Flowline)

About the role

ALTEN, a global engineering and technology consultancy, is looking for Manufacturing Engineers to support the SAR Flowline programme within a leading aerospace manufacturing environment. The role focuses on supporting production operations, resolving manufacturing challenges, improving flowline performance and ensuring components meet stringent aerospace quality, safety and certification requirements. It suits engineers with a strong aerospace manufacturing background who work closely with Operations, Design, Quality and Supply Chain teams.

Key responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support to the SAR Flowline production area.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing and production issues.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, routes and work instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Support concession, non-conformance and root cause investigations, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure processes comply with aerospace standards and customer requirements.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialisation activities.
• Liaise with Design, Quality, Operations and Supply Chain to improve production performance, productivity, throughput and process capability.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
• Previous experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment, supporting aerospace components, assemblies or production systems.
• Understanding of aerospace quality requirements and manufacturing standards.
• Desirable: experience supporting aerospace flowlines, engine programmes or complex assemblies.

Required skills

• Manufacturing process development and improvement, root cause analysis and problem solving.
• Technical drawing interpretation, non-conformance management and process control.
• Desirable: AS9100, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D and RCCA, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

What we offer

• Personalised career path and ongoing learning and mentoring.
• Diverse engineering projects and industries.
• Private medical insurance, cycle and tech scheme, employee assistance programme, life insurance and pension scheme.
• Social events and flexible working depending on the role.

The role may require security clearance; candidates must complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard during onboarding. ALTEN welcomes applications from the Armed Forces community and encourages diversity.