Job Title: Trainee Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Bishops Stortford
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary/Rate: Annual Salary
Role Conditions
- Working Monday to Thursday, 07:30 – 17:00 & Friday, 07:30 – 11:30
- Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
- 29 days holiday including bank holidays
- Nationally recognised training provided and career development opportunities
- Company uniform provided and all necessary PPE
- Employee assistance programme
About the Role
On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Trainee Manufacturing Engineer. The role consists of the Creation of Manufacturing Planning Instructions of aircraft work from customer drawings and bills of material into sheet metal and machined piece parts, sub-assemblies, and top-level assemblies, including the co-ordination and sourcing of any tooling requirements.
Key Responsibilities Summary
- Determine and develop the most suitable engineering methods for projects
- Ensure progress to plan by working closely with site managers, and other engineers at all stages, co ordinating the materials, in line with customer requirements.
- Carry out contract review of all new and repeat orders
- Understand and translate customer drawings, specifications, quality and regulatory standards.
- Create bills of materials and routings
- Enter Set & Run Times into the system
- Liaise with Customer Engineers to resolve technical and manufacturing issue’s as and when they arise.
Candidate Requirements
- Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline (Preferred but not essential).
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong communication skills
- Catia V5 advantageous
- Previous experience of MRP/ERP Software would be an advantage.
- Right to work in the UK
Why Work with JMC Aviation?
At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.
- Industry-leading compliance support
- Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
- Dedicated recruitment consultant
- Placements across the globe
- Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector
How to Apply
Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents to liam.hawkins@jmc-aviation.com.
Compliance & Equal Opportunities
JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.
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