Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Our Aerospace & Defence client is seeking a new Junior Manufacturing Engineer to join the team working on advanced Electronic system Applications.

As a Junior Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the manufacturing engineering team in delivering safe, efficient, and repeatable production processes. You will work closely with experienced engineers and shop floor teams to assist with day-to-day production support, documentation, and process improvements.

You will gain hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, including supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), resolving production issues, and developing an understanding of high-reliability electronic manufacturing processes.
This is a development role aimed at building your technical capability, problem-solving skills, and understanding of manufacturing systems within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities
Support manufacturing engineering activities on the shop floor, assisting with resolving production issues
Work with senior engineers to maintain and improve manufacturing processes
Assist in developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including:
o Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
o Work instructions
o Process documentation
o Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including:
o Assisting with product builds and trials
o Supporting the transition of new products into production
o Helping translate design requirements into manufacturable processes
Work with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Engineering) to support issue resolution
Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions (RCCA) for production problems
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, and quality
Provide support to operators with guidance on processes and documentation
Help collect and analyse production data to support engineering decisions
Ensure compliance with quality standards and company procedures

Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent in an engineering discipline (Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical or similar)

Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
Basic understanding of manufacturing or engineering principles
Some exposure to a production or engineering environment (placement, internship, apprenticeship, or similar)
Good problem-solving ability with a willingness to learn
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong attention to detail
Desirable:
Exposure to manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions)
Awareness of NPI or product development processes
Understanding of Lean or continuous improvement principles
Experience in electronics or high-reliability manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems

Competencies
Eagerness to learn and develop engineering skills
Hands-on approach with a practical mindset
Good communication skills across teams
Ability to follow processes and instructions accurately
Organised and able to manage own workload with guidance
Team-oriented and collaborative
Positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment

Other Requirements
Ability to obtain Security Clearance
Willingness to learn and develop through on-the-job training
Some flexibility for travel if required