Manufacturing Engineer \ Havant \ £39,280 – £44,190 \ 6 Month Contract

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in precision engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy solving complex production challenges while driving quality and process efficiency in a fast-paced engineering environment?

Workshop Recruitment is supporting a well-established aerospace engineering business in the search for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team in Havant. This Manufacturing Engineer role will support production and quality improvement activities across the site, helping to optimise manufacturing performance, reduce process variation, and support new product introduction projects.

The successful Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with production, suppliers, and customers to deliver robust manufacturing processes that meet industry and customer standards within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes using Lean Manufacturing principles
• Support New Product Introduction activities and process validation
• Investigate production and quality issues using structured problem-solving methods
• Analyse manufacturing data and identify continuous improvement opportunities
• Maintain PFMEA documentation, Control Plans, and standard operating procedures
• Participate in quality, process, and EHS audits across the manufacturing cell
• Support the specification and validation of tooling, gauges, and capital equipment
• Work with suppliers and customers to resolve manufacturing and quality concerns

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree qualified in Mechanical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience within precision manufacturing or engineering environments
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and root cause analysis tools
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and geometric tolerances
• Experience using CAD software and advanced Excel functions
• Knowledge of AS9100, ISO14001, or aerospace quality standards beneficial
• Strong communication and cross-functional teamwork skills

This Manufacturing Engineer opportunity offers the chance to join a highly technical engineering business with excellent long-term career prospects and involvement in advanced aerospace manufacturing projects.