Manufacturing Engineer

Darwen, Lancashire
Brookhouse Aerospace

Manufacturing Engineer (Composites) / Darwen / £40,000 to £50,000 Per Annum D.O.E. / Permanent / 4-Day Working Week

Are you an experienced Composites Manufacturing Engineer looking to play a key role in producing advanced aerospace components for civil and defence applications?

Brookhouse Aerospace is a highly respected aerospace manufacturer, and we are seeking a talented engineer to join our growing team in Darwen.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge composite materials, drive process improvements, and help deliver world-class products in a fast-paced, high-precision environment.

Better still, you’ll enjoy a 4-day working week, excellent benefits and the chance to make a real impact on manufacturing performance and innovation.

The Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be responsible for developing, optimising and supporting composite manufacturing processes to ensure products are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll work closely with design, production and quality teams, taking ownership of process improvements and supporting the introduction of new manufacturing techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve composite manufacturing processes
• Support layup, curing, machining and bonding operations
• Design tooling, fixtures and production equipment
• Analyse manufacturing performance and implement improvements
• Investigate and resolve process and production issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve quality
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards including AS9100
• Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation and work instructions
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a related discipline
• Experience within composite manufacturing, ideally in aerospace
• Knowledge of carbon fibre, fibreglass and advanced composite materials
• Experience with processes such as hand layup, RTM, AFP and autoclave curing
• CAD experience for tooling and fixture design
• Understanding of aerospace quality standards including AS9100 and NADCAP
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent communication and teamworking abilities

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Permanent opportunity
• 4-day working week (37 hours)
• Overtime opportunities
• 28 days holiday (based on 4-day week)
• Long service awards
• Life insurance
• Cash plan benefits
• Occupational health support
• Employee referral scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme

What’s Next?

If you’re looking to join an innovative aerospace business where your expertise will make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to take your engineering career to the next level.