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Location: Thatcham
Salary: Circa 55,000 (flexible)
Are you passionate about delivering complex manufacturing projects within the Aerospace and Space sectors? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking Engineering & Manufacturing Company (based near Thatham) that plays a key role in cutting-edge engineering solutions, partnering Global Names in the Space & Aerospace Industry.
You'll be part of a dedicated team of Manufacturing Project Engineers, managing 4-6 concurrent projects from initial quote through to handover into production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys front-end involvement and has strong project management capability.
What you'll be doing as Manufacturing Project Engineer
- Managing manufacturing projects from NPI through to production handover
- Leading quoting, planning and resource coordination activities
- Liaising with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
- Overseeing process engineering aspects and driving continuous improvement
- Working closely with operations once projects move into production
What we're looking for in a Manufacturing Project Engineer
- Degree or HND in Engineering
- NPI and process engineering experience within and/or supplying into the Aerospace or Space Industries (or similar high-regulation industry)
- Strong experience with machining processes (CNC or similar)
- Exposure to additive manufacturing would be beneficial
- Practical knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
- Ability to obtain UK security clearance (essential for certain projects)
What's on offer for the successful Manufacturing Project Engineer
- Salary circa 55,000 (flexible)
- 5% matched pension
- Private healthcare
- 25 days holiday plus statutory days and Christmas shutdown
- Hours: 08:30-16:30 Mon-Thu, 08:30-16:00 Fri (39 hours per week)
- On-site 5 days per week
Location: Based in Thatcham - commutable from Reading, Basingstoke, Swindon, Oxford, Andover and surrounding areas (circa 60 minutes drive).
If you're looking for a role that offers challenge, variety and the chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace and space projects, apply below today.
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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom| Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
