Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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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 DirectorBenefits

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 reportsQualifications 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 essentialSkills 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 abilitiesHow to apply?

Please send a CV to

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas

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