Engineering Jobs In The Aerospace Sector In Southampton

With UK wages growing faster than expected, if your pay packet is stagnant, now’s a great time to take the next step in your career.  

Thanks to a tight labour market, wages are expected to rise further in 2023, particularly in the private sector.  One reason for higher starting salaries in a skills shortage across many industries. 

The aerospace industry is one of the most important sectors in the UK and one where skills are always in-demand. 

If you’re an engineer ready for your next role, Gregory Martin has a number of opportunities at a successful international company in Southampton.

A leading supplier of major civil and military aircraft structures and systems, they offer excellent career progression, with continual training and mentoring available.

Due to expansion they are looking to fill a number of positions, including a vacancy for a Manufacturing Engineer. This role will be focused on the site’s military programs and  includes final and sub-assembly process generation/improvements; MRO/RTW (Return to Work) surveys; and manufacturing process generation for complex military fuel tank and canopy assemblies. 

You will require a detailed knowledge of metallics manufacturing processes (sheet metal or machining). A Degree/HNC in Engineering or equivalent experience would be ideal.

The company is also seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer covering all value streams, assembly, composites, and metallics.

Responsible for all aspects of the internal manufacturing process, you will also be supporting all other functions within the business to ensure the ME team achieves required deliverables.

Furthermore, the company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with detailed knowledge of Metallics manufacturing processes (sheet metal or machining).

Also required is a Tooling Design Engineer who has accountability for the design and delivery of new tooling.

You will be supporting the ongoing maintenance and control of all sustaining tooling, development of tooling process and approaches whilst taking due consideration of any contractual obligations imposed by the customer.

A degree in Engineering/Technical discipline preferred; however, equivalent knowledge and experience will also be considered. You should have a detailed understanding of GD&T, limits & fits, with strong assembly and detail manufacturing knowledge in both metallic and composite products.

Ideally you will have tool design experience, preferably gained within an aerospace manufacturing environment. Competence with the use of CAD software/Catia V5 conversant is preferred.