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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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Ayrshire, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/19/2026
Job Description: Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday) Type: Full-time Salary: £42683.00 Grade: E Travel Required: Occasional Work Location: Site-based (100%) Join One of Ayrshire’s largest Engineering Employers Prestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products. The Opportunity: Accountable for the management and development of accurate “Bills of Materials” maintained within the Enterprise Resource Planning System. Ensure that valid Engineering Processes are deployed within the manufacturing process and effectively detailed within the process routing to satisfy requirements of the business MRPII disciplines. Manage the formal Engineering Changes communicated and agreed with the customer and valid agreed internal changes. Deploy the Continuous Improvement toolset to enable productivity and product quality improvements to be implemented in support of business and customer requirements both internal and within the supply chain. Accountable for the Translation of Design Data (For example CAD/CATIA) and specifications into clear and concise work instructions for manufacturing products to customer and regulatory authority requirements. Support the Quality and Engineering Team Leader in discharging the people issues such as the PDR, training/development and the related WTMS responsibilities How you will contribute to the team: You will be responsible for the translation of Design Engineering data and specifications into clear and concise work instructions for manufacturing assemblies or product to customer and regulatory authority requirements. You will be accountable for the maintenance, development and compilation of detail packages of work and Conditions of Supply for external manufacture with suppliers. You will develop and implement production smoothing methods and Kanban systems. You will support the MRB process by providing engineering instructions relating to rework, scrap and future prevention of non-conforming products. You will be responsible for the management and control of new technical packages introduced to the business both internal and external. This includes Financial Control, vendor selection/approval, monitoring and the definition of controls and procedures to manage data produced. About you: Qualified to HNC level or equivalent in a related engineering discipline Relevant engineering experience within a Manufacturing Engineering environment Working knowledge of Microsoft Packages – Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. Knowledge of engineering systems and the ability to deploy the Continuous Improvement Toolset – Seven Wastes etc. Awareness of drawings and systems as applied within our major customers such as Boeing and Airbus. Why Prestwick Aerosystems? At our Prestwick facility, you’ll find a friendly, forward-thinking workplace with excellent rewards and opportunities to grow your career. What we will offer you: 37-hour week (half-day Friday) Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer) Shift premiums up to 33% (where applicable) Life assurance (4x basic salary) Overtime paid at time and a half 33 days annual leave (rising with service) Annual bonus linked to company performance Virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing support Professional development and training opportunities Free on-site car parking What Happens Next: If you’re ready to build a career that takes you further, apply today. Successful applicants will be asked to complete: Right to Work check Employment reference checks Disclosure Scotland Pre-employment Medical (Drug and Alcohol testing) Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Prestwick Aerosystems Limited Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Manufacturing Engineering Your application data will be processed by Prestwick Aerosystems and other companies under the control of Airbus for all necessary hiring, vetting, and security checks. This processing is required to assess your suitability for employment. For full details on how and why Airbus uses your data, please see our Privacy Notice. Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. As a part of Airbus, Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Prestwick Aerosystems or Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com. At Prestwick Aerosystems, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking. Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide. From sending your resume to participating in successful interviews, here you can access all important pieces of information to guide you in your candidate journey. 👉 Learn more

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