Job Description

JRS Associates have partnered up with an exciting aerospace precision engineering company in Leicester to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to support high-value, complex manufacturing operations within a structured and forward-thinking environment.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI), continuous improvement initiatives, and day-to-day manufacturing excellence within a highly regulated aerospace/automotive setting.

The Successful Manufacturing Engineer – Package:

Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30 & Friday: 08:00 – 14:00

Office-based day shift role

Stable, long-term position within a respected precision engineering business

Opportunity to work on complex, high-quality aerospace components

Supportive engineering and operations team environment

The Successful Manufacturing Engineer – Requirements:

Experience working within an Aerospace and/or Automotive production environment

HND or higher in Engineering (Electronic Engineering or similar preferred)

Excellent knowledge of CNC machining techniques

Strong understanding of methods of manufacture for complex components and assemblies

Ability to create, control, and maintain manufacturing documentation including:

- Set-up packs - Stage drawings - SOPs and work instructions

Experience supporting NPDI gated processes, including:

- Cost estimation - Manufacturing routes - Customer approvals

Confident using engineering software to create and validate CNC programs

CAD/CAM experience advantageous (SolidWorks / SolidWorks CAM preferred)

Ability to design and implement tooling and fixturing to support safe and efficient production

Strong problem-solving capability using structured methodologies (PFMEA, root cause analysis, etc.)

Experience supporting LEAN / CI / GEMBA activities

Able to interpret complex engineering drawings

Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Project

Confident working independently with strong organisational skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Alignment with company values: Respect, Integrity, Safety & Excellence

Willingness to support internal and external audits and close out actions where required