Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

Manufacturing Engineer – Composites  Location: Burnley Type: 12month contract PAYE: £27.18 per hour + £3.95 per hour holiday pay Umbrella: £35 per hour    Hours: Standard day shifts, 4.5 days per week (37hours), with early finish on Fridays We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a specialisation in composites to join our Aerospace Manufacturing client team on a temporary 12-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and innovative projects, particularly in the aerospace sector. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement complex composite manufacturing processes that align with product design specifications. Design manufacturing processes that meet or exceed customer demand, ensuring capacity and capability. Develop and validate standard operating procedures, work instructions, quality control points, and inspection methods. Ensure that effective plant, equipment, and tooling strategies are in place. Create essential documentation, including routes, bills of materials, master layouts, tooling requests, data sheets, and associated drawings. Plan, drive, and coordinate industrial product validation activities across various functions (methods, purchasing, engineering, etc.). Assess risks of changes and implement risk reduction actions using PFMEA. Qualifications and Experience: Experience in complex composite manufacturing processes is highly desirable, particularly within an aerospace context. A degree in engineering (with elements of mechanical, manufacturing, and materials), HND, or equivalent experience. Proficiency in CATIA v5 modeling application to effectively work with 3D component information. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment