Manufacturing Engineer

Posted 2 July by TAIT FRANCIS LTD

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Manufacturing Engineer - Progression to Project Manager
Automotive / Aerospace / Defence / Marine
£40,000 - £50,000 + Progression + Training + Benefits
Rugby, Warwickshire

Are you an Engineer from Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, or Marine looking for a clear path to becoming a Project Manager? Do you seek exciting work, comprehensive training and the responsibilities of a senior role, where you can truly make an impact and be the go-to leader of projects?

You will oversee multiple projects, ensuring strict lead times and quality standards are met and will liaise with various teams, sourcing parts and production tools necessary for manufacturing.

Additionally, you will support the Business Unit with P&L, forecasting etc. This role is hands-on, requiring you to work on the shop floor to resolve issues and ensure smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of manufacturing projects.
  • Source parts, price up works, and expedite materials for production.
  • Address and resolve issues across the business unit.
  • Support financial aspects including P&L and forecasting.

About You:

  • You are a UK National with a background in Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, or Marine
  • Previously worked as a Manufacturing / Industrial / Project Engineer or similar
  • Sourced parts or tools for production, priced up works, or have carried out tendering, estimating, expediting materials, or similar
  • Experience working to strict quality standards and lead times

Why Join?

  • Innovative Projects: Work on groundbreaking projects never before undertaken in the UK within Naval and Defence.
  • Career Progression: Clear scope to progress to a Project Manager, with comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Company Heritage: Join a globally renowned company with over a century of heritage, known as a market leader in their field.
  • Supportive Environment: Benefit from an internal training school and a wealth of expertise within a business dedicated to developing their employees.

Qualifications:

  • Manufacturing or Project Engineer in Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, or Marine sectors.
  • Previous experience in sourcing parts, estimating, tendering, or similar
  • NVQ, HNC/D or Degree in a relevant discipline


Manufacturing Engineer, Project Engineer, Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Marine, Engineering, Manager, QS, Estimator, Procurement, Supply Chain

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Required skills

  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Defence
  • Engineering
  • Marine
  • Procurement
  • Supply Chain
  • Estimator
  • Manager
  • Project Engineer
  • QS
  • Manufacturing Engineer

Application question

Due to Security Clearance, this role is UK Nationals Only, Do you have a British Passport?

Reference: 53007845

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