My client, at the forefront of the Aerospace market worldwide, and are consistently developing and surpassing current industry standards. Due to continued commercial growth and success they are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer, based in Huyton, on a contract basis for an initial period of 6 Months. With previous experience in the role a Manufacturing Engineer will have the following roles/responsibilities: * Delivery and implementation of Manufacturing Engineering projects (preparation of manufacturing documentation, CNC programmes and capability studies). * Work to meet program milestones to schedule and budget within a cross functional team. * Develop manufacturing processes, ensuring all tooling / gauging and appropriate systems and process are available on time. * Responsible for the module teams and technician's understanding and compliance of all customer requirements. * Identify all customer quality requirements. * Develop working practices that are appropriate to a Lean manufacturing environment including Lean events and Risk Assessments. Due to the specific nature of the role, you will require the following experience: * Excellent planning skills plus the ability to read engineering drawings and CMM reports in order to plan a method of manufacture to meet all drawing requirements is essential * Strong programming and machine operational skills are required; particularly for Fanuc, Mazak and Okuma controls for CNC 3, 4 or 5 Axis machines. Knowledge of CAD/CAM packages would be advantageous, although training on specific packages will be available * A thorough understanding of machining processes, applications and materials is needed particularly Milling, Grinding, Turning, Gear Cutting. Knowledge of special processes e.g. Heat treatment and Plating would be advantageous * Experience of proving out, fixture design and tooling drawing is required * Knowledge of lean manufacturing methods is needed * An understanding of cost control, cost accounting, working within budgets plus a strong drive for results is required * Good IT literacy skills are needed * Ability to manage projects, set priorities, multi task and manage time is essential. Knowledge of new product introduction (NPI) would be advantageous * A strong foundation in Environment Health and Safety is essential * Applicants must hold an apprenticeship (or equivalent) in a manufacturing engineering discipline In order to fulfil this challenging position it is likely that you will have completed a recognised degree or relevant work experience. This contract will run for 6 months initially and for your efforts and services you will be rewarded with a competitive rate of pay and a stable workload in the current economic climate. Roevin Management Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is operating as a Recruitment Agency.