Our client is expanding their engineering team and is seeking a practical, hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support production and help optimise CNC machining processes across a busy aerospace manufacturing environment. You'll take ownership of your own products, leading New Product Introduction (NPI), developing manufacturing processes, providing hands-on support for CNC machining operations, creating engineering documentation, and driving continuous improvement across a variety of precision-manufactured aerospace components. This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading precision fabrication and machining businesses, offering genuine responsibility, career progression, and the opportunity to introduce modern engineering solutions, including AI-driven process improvements. Manufacturing Engineer Permanent Monday to Friday Day Shift, Flexi-hours Castle Donington Manufacturing Engineer Job Description Manage your own products from New Product Introduction (NPI) through to production Provide hands on support and work to improve manufacturing processes for machined components Create and maintain manufacturing routings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), SOPs and documentation Produce FAIR documentation and support PPAP/NPI activities Develop PFMEAs, Control Plans and Process Flow documentation Lead root cause investigations using 5 Why, 8D and other structured problem-solving techniques Identify opportunities to improve engineering efficiency through automation and AI technologies  Manufacturing Engineer Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications Strong communication skills with the ability to work independently Experience with CNC Machinery  Proactive attitude with the confidence to take ownership of projects Manufacturing Engineer Benefits High levels of autonomy and product ownership Exposure to a wide variety of manufacturing technologies Flexible working hours Competitive salary 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Company Pension Healthcare scheme    If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click 'apply', email (url removed) or call (phone number removed).   Please note that we are unable to respond to every application. Should your application be successful, we will be in touch within 5–10 working days