Manufacturing Engineer

ALTEN UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support a major aerospace manufacturing programme based in Broughton. This opportunity is ideally suited to a junior engineer with around 2-3 years of industry experience who is looking to further develop their career within a highly regulated aerospace environment. The successful candidate will work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to support manufacturing activities, improve processes, and ensure production documentation meets the highest standards - Location: Broughton - On Site: Fully onsite - Clearance: Clearable - Experience Level: Junior - Mid Key Responsibilities: - Support manufacturing and production engineering activities across the assembly and production environment. - Conduct and support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities. - Review, update, and maintain Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). - Assist in the development and improvement of manufacturing processes. - Support the investigation and resolution of manufacturing issues. - Ensure production documentation is accurate and compliant with quality requirements. - Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Engineering. - Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the manufacturing environment. Required Skills: - 2-3 years' experience within a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, or Process Engineer position. - Previous experience within the aerospace industry. - Experience supporting or conducting First Article Inspections (FAI). - Experience reviewing or creating SOIs, SOPs, work instructions, or manufacturing process documentation. - Good understanding of manufacturing processes within a regulated engineering environment. - Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Required Qualifications: - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience. Desirable Skills: - Experience using SAP. - Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing and quality processes. - Exposure to continuous improvement methodologies. - Experience supporting composite, metallic, mechanical, or assembly manufacturing operations