Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer 

Location: Portsmouth, UK
Rate: £36 - £40ph (Umbrella)

Morson is currently recruiting on behalf of our Aerospace Manufacturing client, seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process / Support Engineer to join their Portsmouth Manufacturing Engineering team. This role will support the production of aerospace components, ensuring efficient manufacturing and assembly processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and publish digital work instructions in the MES system to guide production.
• Act as first-line support for manufacturing and assembly operations.
• Assign Standard Operating Instructions (SOIs) to BOM hardware and integrate design data.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing processes using Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) methodologies.
• Provide technical support to production teams and escalate issues when required.
• Investigate and resolve operational non-conformances.
• Develop rework instructions, deviation plans, and process modifications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to lessons learned.

Key Focus Areas:

• Assembly and manufacturing work instructions
• Process improvements and issue resolution
• Production support and quality assurance

Requirements:

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, integration & test, ideally in aerospace industry.
• Strong understanding of MES systems, BOM structures, and work instructions.
• Problem-solving skills with experience in process optimization & non-conformance management.
• Ability to work closely with production teams to resolve technical issues effectively.
• Knowledge of RF interconnectivity, structural assembly, DC harness installation, and bonded item installation is an advantage.