Manufacturing Engineer
Typical Salary range £39,900 – £44,150
At Spirit, we don’t just build aircraft structures – we build the future of aviation. At Northern Ireland’s largest aerospace manufacturer, our highly skilled professionals work at the cutting edge of design, manufacturing, integration and after-market support. With world-class facilities spanning over 3 million square feet across six locations, we deliver advanced aerostructures – including wings, fuselages, and engine nacelles – for global leaders like Bombardier, Airbus and Rolls-Royce.
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our Belfast operation is a recognised centre of excellence for advanced materials and ultra-light structures, including our unique composites capabilities.
Joining Spirit AeroSystems means being part of an industry leader that values talent, fosters innovation, and offers exceptional career growth.
These opportunities, based at our Belfast site, offer:
- 36 hour working week (half day Friday)?
- Generous holidays
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and generous life cover.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development and Opportunity for advancement
- Coaching and mentoring
- Free car parking
- On site Occupational Health Department and Company occupational sick scheme.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To deliver and continuously improve the Manufacturing Engineering functional service by translating the engineering definition of a product into meaningful work instructions in order that the product can be manufactured in the most cost-efficient manner using effective manufacturing processes, resources, labour, tooling, equipment and facilities.
Responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
The successful candidate will:
- Work with Engineering to ensure that manufacturing capabilities are reflected in the design of the product.
- Determine the most suitable method of production and provide relevant tooling and manufacturing instructions, to support production schedules.
- Work with Operations to resolve production problems and improve production manufacturing techniques with a specific focus on continuous improvement initiatives as part of a cross functional team.
Qualifications
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that sufficient detail is provided on the application form to how the applicant meets essential job criteria, as this alone will be used for vetting purposes.
Candidates must:
- Possess a minimum of an HNC in Engineering together with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Function.
AND
- Be articulate and able to communicate information clearly and concisely.
- Be able to work as part of a team both at site and group level.
- Have the ability to demonstrate application of knowledge and experience within an Engineering Function / Department.
- Be computer literate.
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to solve problems.
- Be a self-starter and demonstrate high levels of motivation.
Specific systems training will be provided as required for the role.
The role may include travel outside Northern Ireland.
Completed applications must be submitted by Tuesday, 29th April at 4pm.
We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.