Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Manufacturing Engineer/ Industrial Engineering Specialist to act as the focal point for ramp up activities within a dynamic aerospace environment.

This role will be responsible for driving the deployment, optimisation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, and industrial systems across the value stream.

The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, IT, Supply Chain, and Programme teams to ensure robust industrial solutions are developed and implemented to support operational excellence, manufacturing readiness, and business growth.

Experience with DELMIA 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) and APRISO Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) systems is highly desirable. However, candidates with equivalent experience in other digital manufacturing, MES, MOM, ERP, or Industry 4.0 platforms will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Act as the industrial engineering focal point for manufacturing programmes, projects, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Lead the development, implementation, and optimisation of digital manufacturing solutions supporting production and industrial operations.
• Support the deployment and governance of DELMIA 3DX, APRISO, or equivalent Manufacturing Operations Management systems.
• Translate business and manufacturing requirements into effective industrial solutions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process flows, work instructions, routing structures, and production system configurations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support industrialisation, process validation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
• Support data-driven decision-making through the development of manufacturing KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Lead root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Champion Industry 4.0 initiatives including digital manufacturing, connectivity, automation, process standardisation, and smart factory solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to stakeholders across manufacturing and engineering functions.
• Support supplier engagement and collaboration where required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience within an aerospace, defence, advanced manufacturing, automotive, or highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production systems, and industrial engineering principles.
• Experience supporting manufacturing transformation, operational excellence, or digital manufacturing initiatives.
• Knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES), manufacturing operations management (MOM), ERP integration, or production control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex technical challenges.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary and international teams.

Essential skills

• Manufacturing engineering / shopfloor support background
• Incident and request management in a support/ticketing environment
• Ability to act as a focal point between business users & technical teams
• Familiarity with best-practice / continuous-improvement initiatives

Experience

• Manufacturing Process Design
• Industrialisation & Production Readiness
• Value Stream Mapping
• Capacity & Resource Planning
• Manufacturing Systems Deployment
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement
• Data Analytics & Performance Management
• Change Management
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• Process Standardisation
• Project Management
• Aerospace / manufacturing environment experience
• Experience with 3DX Delmia (ME / Process Preparation ) & Apriso (Manufacturing Execution Tool)
• Experience delivering user training & managing user access
• Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded:
• • DELMIA 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
  • APRISO Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)
  • Dassault Systèmes Digital Manufacturing solutions
  • SAP integration within manufacturing environments
  • Siemens Opcenter
  • Siemens Teamcenter Manufacturing
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk
  • PTC Windchill
  • Oracle Manufacturing solutions
  • Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
  • Digital Twin and Digital Thread environments
  • Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory technologies

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges  
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects   
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses  
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
  • Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • Communicating and promoting vacancies
  • Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”. 

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive

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