Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Copello · UK wide

Junior Manufacturing Engineer at Copello, across the UK, paying £27,000 - £30,000 per annum. This is a contract role.

Salary
£27,000 - £30,000 per annum
Location
UK wide
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
11 Sep 2026
Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing

50% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing

Reference 3550

About the role

Junior Manufacturing Engineer Aviation & Aerospace Components £27,000 - £30,000 Permanent Mon - Thurs 0730 to 1700 & Fri 0730 to 1130 Bishop Stortford Client Overview: The client is a UK leading parts & components manufacturing company, who cover a wide variety of aircraft types, which includes but not limited to, Boeing, Airbus, Bombardier, Gulfstream & Embraer etc. Role Overview: Primarily the role is the Creation of Manufacturing Planning Instructions of all military and commercial aircraft work from customer supplied detailed drawings and bills of material into sheet metal and machined detail piece parts, sub-assemblies, and top-level assemblies, including the co-ordination and sourcing of any tooling requirements and outside operational processes as and when appropriate. To determine and develop the most suitable and economically viable engineering methods for projects. Ensure progress to plan by working closely with site managers, and other engineers at all stages, coordinating the materials, in line with customer requirements. Responsibilities: Carry out contract review of all new and repeat orders Understand and translate customer drawings, specifications, quality and regulatory standards into an Engineering Method of Manufacture. Ensuring all paperwork and documentation is logged according to company QMS Create bills of materials and routings for details and assemblies Engineering/Planning and setting out of manufacturing operations Enter Set & Run Times into the Kinetic MRP/ERP system Engineering where they are known from ‘Historical’ MTMS Data, CNC Machining CAD Programming Set up Sheets, Estimated Set & Run Times from the Estimating/Commercial Team and/or the ‘Standard’ Set & Run Times provided. Create Jobs within the Kinetic MRP/ERP system either from Customer Purchase Order/I.E.S Internal Sales Orders or Kinetic MRP/ERP Generated Job Suggestions. Download the Job Traveller(s) from Kinetic MRP/ERP system and print them out. Collate all the required Technical Information (Drawings/B.O.M’s, Customer Condition of Supplies, Customer Process Sheets etc.) and Print it for the Job Pack Collate and put together the Job Pack from all the above that is supplied to Production for manufacture. Raising requisitions for material and AGS procurement Liaise with customers & shop floor regarding engineering issues Provide assistance and support to the Engineering Manager when required Deciding on the most appropriate engineering techniques and sequences of activities for each Manufacturing Project Stage. Ensure that any planning sheets are amended once issues are identified. Work closely with supervisors and operators to achieve the best manufacturing method. Liaise with Customer Manufacturing Engineers/Design Engineers to resolve technical and manufacturing issue’s as and when they arise. Assist with the close out NCR’s/RCCA’s as and when required. Provide assistance and support with Engineering issues that may arise during production. Performing of any other duties within your capabilities as directed by the Company Candidate Background: Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline (Preferred but not essential). Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aviation. Strong communication skills Results focused Catia V5 knowledge would be an advantage Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel & Power-Point. Organised and able to manage workload. Able to work as part of a team. Willing to learn and progress within their role. Previous experience of MRP/ERP Software would be an advantage. Please can all interested candidates send your CV to [email removed] or to discuss the role in more detail, call Joshua on [phone removed]  

Reference: 3550 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 11 Sep 2026 · Listed via Copello

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