Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Basingstoke

Salary: 45,000 - 55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time, On-Site
Working Hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
• Friday: 08:00 - 14:00
• (Includes unpaid 30-minute lunch break)
  Reports To: Managing Director

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private health insurance
• Employer pension contribution
• Free on-site parking
• Company mobile phone
• Employee Assistance Programme (24hr helpline via Health Assured)

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a strong focus on quality control. This hands-on role involves leading process improvements, managing new product introductions, ensuring quality compliance, and mentoring junior engineers. You will play a key role in maintaining standards and driving engineering excellence across production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve workflows, job packs, routings, and SOPs
• Conduct internal, supplier, and subcontractor audits; coordinate AS9100 audits
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and implement corrective actions
• Assist with production scheduling alongside the Engineering Manager and Managing Director
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and modification projects
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 standards and support quality assurance activities
• Communicate with customers on NPI progress, NCRs, and corrective actions
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to resolve engineering matters
• Support design, production, and purchasing teams with manufacturing engineering expertise
• Participate in quality and production meetings
• Attend occasional site visits (supplier/customer)
• Weekend work may be required on occasion
• This role includes line management of 2 direct reports

Qualifications and Experience

• Strong manufacturing engineering background in aerospace or motorsport environments
• Degree, HNC/HND, BTEC Level 5 or equivalent experience in Engineering
• Experience with AS9100 quality systems is essential

Skills and Attributes

• Able to interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T
• High attention to detail and strong quality mindset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Skilled with handheld measuring tools (e.g., bore gauges, height gauges)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Organised, self-motivated, and a proactive team player
• Calm and professional under pressure
• Strong problem-solving abilities