Manufacturing Engineer


Company:	Hunter Selection Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	South Molton, EX36 2DB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Aug 2026
Closing date:	11 Sept 2026

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Summary

Manufacturing Engineer

South Molton

Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a

Manufacturing Engineer to join a world-class aerospace manufacturing business at its Devon-based facility.

Working within a highly innovative aerospace environment, you will be responsible for developing, improving, and supporting manufacturing processes to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity are achieved.

Role & Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and optimise manufacturing processes and procedures.

Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Support production teams with technical expertise and process improvements.

Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.

Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process controls.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and process validation activities.

Work closely with Operations, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve operational performance.

Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.

Ensure compliance with aerospace and regulatory standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience within a manufacturing, aerospace, engineering, or production environment.

Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools.

Experience with root cause analysis methodologies such as 8D or A3.

Familiarity with Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Visual Management, and 6S.

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Package & Benefits:

Salary

up to £55,000 plus benefits.

Industry-leading aerospace manufacturing environment.

Excellent training and development opportunities.

Clear long-term career progression.

Employee wellbeing and safety-focused culture.

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If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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