Manufacturing Engineer (Early Careers)

Manufacturing Engineer

• Kidderminster (Onsite Role)
• £30,000 - £40,000 + Excellent Benefits

Launch Your Engineering Career in Advanced Propulsion Technology

Are you an ambitious engineer looking to take the next step in your career?

We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with around 2-3 years of industry experience who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and contribute to the manufacture of cutting-edge propulsion systems used in highly demanding aerospace and defence applications.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly experienced engineering team where you'll receive structured training, mentoring and exposure to a wide variety of manufacturing engineering activities. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills and a genuine enthusiasm for engineering and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing teams, you will:

• Support the development and improvement of manufacturing methods, processes and work instructions.
• Assist with investigating and resolving production and manufacturing issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Support the design and implementation of tooling, fixtures and manufacturing aids.
• Help identify and remove production bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Assist with the introduction of new equipment, processes and technologies.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and safely.
• Participate in root cause investigations and problem-solving activities.
• Support the monitoring of manufacturing performance and key process metrics.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 2-3 years' experience within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment.
• A genuine interest in manufacturing processes and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Enthusiasm to learn, develop and take on new challenges.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.

Desirable

• Exposure to lean manufacturing principles such as 5S, Kaizen, Kanban or Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001.
• Knowledge of manufacturing process improvement techniques.
• Experience supporting engineering or manufacturing projects.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and development programme.
• Mentoring from experienced manufacturing engineers.
• Exposure to advanced aerospace and defence manufacturing technologies.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to work on innovative products that support critical national capability.

If you're a motivated engineer who enjoys learning, solving problems and working as part of a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.