Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer North Yorkshire up to £60,000 Relocation support! Contract OR permanent opportunities available Step into a role where engineering meets impact-where your decisions directly shape the performance of advanced composite components operating in some of the most extreme air, land, and sea environments on the planet. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a high-performing, forward-thinking advanced composites manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defence applications. This is a hands-on, production-facing engineering role where you will help ensure complex composite components are fully optimised for manufacture, delivered right first time, and continuously improved throughout their lifecycle. The Opportunity You will operate at the critical interface between engineering and production-ensuring manufacturability, improving process performance, and supporting the seamless transition of complex composite structures into full-scale production. From early-stage tooling discussions through to production handover, you will play a key role in making manufacturing more efficient, consistent, and robust. You will: Drive continuous improvement across composite manufacturing processes using Lean tools and structured problem-solvingLead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activity to eliminate repeat non-conformancesSupport first-off builds and ensure robust production readinessDevelop and maintain job cards, work instructions, and production planning documentationCollaborate with production and process engineers on tooling, materials, and fixture selectionImprove accuracy of manufacturing estimates (hours and materials)Contribute to materials review boards and engineering change activitiesSupport alignment between design intent and manufacturability Essential Requirements Full right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship, now or in the future.Eligible to obtain Security Clearance, with a minimum of five years' continuous UK residency.Demonstrated experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a composite manufacturing environment.Strong knowledge of a range of composite manufacturing processes and production techniques.Proven ability to lead and deliver manufacturing projects from initial concept through to full production implementation. Why This Role? This is an opportunity to work in a specialist advanced composites environment where engineering quality and manufacturing excellence go hand in hand. You will be part of a fully integrated facility where design, tooling, manufacturing, and testing are closely aligned-allowing real engineering ownership from concept through to delivery. You'll also benefit from: 25 days annual leave + bank holidaysPension scheme (employer contribution up to 5%)Health Cash Plan and wellbeing supportEmployee Assistance Programme (including family access)Death in Service coverStructured probation and onboarding supportA culture built on innovation, teamwork, agility, accountability, integrity, and leadership If you are a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on improving complex composite processes and turning engineering intent into reliable production reality, this is a role where your impact will be immediately visible and genuinely valued.