Trainee Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Bishop's Stortford, Essex
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per year
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 17:00 & Friday 07:30 – 11:30
About the Trainee Manufacturing Engineer Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Manufacturing Engineer to join our established Manufacturing Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has recently completed an Engineering Apprenticeship or has a solid engineering foundation and is looking to build a long-term career in Manufacturing Engineering.
The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across all aspects of Manufacturing Engineering within the aerospace sector, supporting both military and commercial aircraft manufacturing projects.
Trainee Manufacturing Engineer Key Responsibilities
- Carry out contract reviews for new and repeat orders
- Interpret customer drawings, specifications, and regulatory requirements into manufacturing methods
- Create bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routings
- Plan and define manufacturing operations for detail parts and assemblies
- Create and manage jobs within the Kinetic MRP/ERP system
- Generate and collate job packs, technical drawings, process sheets, and documentation for production
- Input and manage set and run times within the ERP system
- Raise requisitions for materials and outside processes
- Liaise with customers, production teams, supervisors, and engineers regarding technical and manufacturing issues
- Support continuous improvement of manufacturing methods and planning documentation
- Assist with NCR/RCCA investigations and production engineering support
- Ensure all documentation complies with company quality management systems
- Support the Engineering Manager and wider Engineering team as required
About You
We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, organised, and able to work effectively within a team environment.
Trainee Manufacturing Engineer Essential Skills & Experience
- Completed an Engineering Apprenticeship or possess a strong engineering background
- Good understanding of manufacturing or engineering processes
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Able to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively
- Positive attitude with a willingness to develop and progress
Desirable Skills
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
- Aerospace or aviation industry experience
- Knowledge of Catia V5 / 3D modelling
- Experience using MRP/ERP systems
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,000 depending on experience
- Early finish every Friday
- Excellent career development and training opportunities
- Exposure to aerospace manufacturing engineering
- Supportive and experienced engineering team
- Opportunity to work on military and commercial aircraft projects
If you are looking to start or progress your career within Manufacturing Engineering and want to join a growing and supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply online or call Will on 07717 860484 to find out more.
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