Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Barnoldswick 12-Month Contract £35 per hour Outside IR35 On-Site We are currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join an established engineering business on a 12-month contract based in Barnoldswick. The successful candidate will provide manufacturing engineering support across aerospace manufacturing operations, focusing on process improvement, quality, new product introduction and the reduction of non-conformance. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve right-first-time production * Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing launch activities * Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and GD&T * Create and implement PFMEAs and Control Plans * Identify key process variables and opportunities for error proofing * Support investigations into non-conformance and implement corrective actions * Carry out root cause analysis using techniques such as 8D * Analyse manufacturing and shop-floor data to identify process improvements * Support FAIR, APQP and PPAP activities * Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers and other cross-functional teams * Support process validation, inspection strategies and measurement methods * Use SPC and other quality tools to monitor and improve manufacturing performance Experience Required: * Previous Manufacturing Engineering experience * Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable * Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality systems * Ability to read engineering and manufacturing drawings * Good knowledge of GD&T, ideally ASME Y14.5 * Experience with PFMEA and Control Plans * Knowledge of FAIR, APQP and PPAP * Experience with root cause analysis and 8D problem solving * Understanding of SPC and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) * Awareness of AS9100 and relevant ISO standards * Experience with Minitab, SAP, Teamcenter, Windchill or similar systems would be advantageous * Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent industry experience This is an on-site position in Barnoldswick and would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong aerospace, precision engineering or advanced manufacturing background. Contract: 12 months Rate: £35 per hour IR35: Outside IR35 Location: Barnoldswick – On-Site If you are interested in this Manufacturing Engineer contract, please apply with an up-to-date CV for further information