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Senior Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager - Bristol We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager to lead the introduction of new aerospace components into production and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. In this role, you will take ownership of the New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle - from RFQ through to production approval - using APQP methodologies to identify and mitigate risks across manufacturing and supply chain processes. Working closely with engineering, CNC programming, production teams, and suppliers, you will ensure processes are robust, efficient, cost-effective, and compliant with regulatory and customer requirements while maintaining the highest quality standards. Hours of work: Mon-Thurs 7.30-4pm Friday 7.30-12.30. Key Responsibilities Lead the full NPI process from RFQ to final approval, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification Apply APQP to identify and mitigate risks in product development, manufacturing, and supply chain Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes for aerospace components Review Engineering Change Requests and manage required follow-up actions Define rework routings where required Support investigations into non-conformances and participate in Root Cause Analysis Collaborate with CNC programmers, production teams, and suppliers to optimise processes and reduce costs Identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions to improve efficiency, quality, and waste reduction Conduct process validations and establish controls to ensure compliance and product integrity Produce and maintain process documentation including routings, work instructions, and process maps Provide technical support to production teams, quotations, and contract reviews Act as deputy to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager when required What We're Looking For: Essential: Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and components Proven experience in process design, optimisation, and improvement Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9001 and AS9100 Strong understanding of APQP, FMEA, lean principles, and 5S Experience using ERP/MRP systems Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills High attention to detail and commitment to quality Desirable: Aerospace industry experience Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems At least 3 years' experience managing NPI projects For more information and to register your interest please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Pro-Resourcing Ltd is currently recruiting on behalf of our client. Our client, a well-established, globally recognised manufacturing business, is currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team. The position is full time, permanent. Salary: £35,000 - £41,000 (Dependent on experience). Working hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00 (Including 1 hour break) and Friday 08:30-13:30 (35 hour working week). Key Accountable Areas: Determine the correct approach/next steps using risk based decision making. Author and review RCA (root cause analysis) and CAPA records. Lead process improvement activities. Design and set-up gauge R&R, equivalency and process capability studies. Present metrics and data on a routine basis to colleagues, peers and management. Interpret and ensure adherence to customer requirements. Author and approve QMS documentation. Ensuring processes needed for the QMS are established, implemented and maintained. Support NPI projects as required. Liaise with customers and be the point of escalation for any customer issues. Conduct 1:1 meetings with team members and perform other personnel meetings as required, e.g. probation reviews. Creating, completing and reviewing engineering change notes/change controls. Creating PFMEA s and conducting risk assessments. Liaising with all functions (including suppliers). Process evaluation and improvement fault root cause investigation and process controls implementation. Analyse data by completing hypothesis, normal distribution, and process capability analysis tests. Establishes statistical confidence by identifying sample size and acceptable error; determining levels of confidence. Prepares reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising data; making recommendations. Support and mentor Quality Controllers and Quality Inspectors. Develops sampling plans by applying attribute, variable, and sequential sampling methods. Responsible for training and development of Quality Controllers. Coordinate the implementation of new quality standards. Ensure that Client, Supplier and Internal Audits are carried out to the defined schedule. Requirements Quality or Mechanical Engineering related qualifications (ONC/HNC/Degree) or equivalent qualifications. Quality Management System Principles and Techniques. International & British Quality Standards (ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 17025, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FDA, QSR s and Medical Devices Directive). Quality toolbox including FMEA, Process flows, Root cause investigations, Lean and Six Sigma tools & techniques. Interpretation of complex technical drawings. Internal Audit experience to the relevant standards. MSA & GR&R experience. Holidays and Benefits 33 days holiday per annum including 8 statutory public holidays. 2 additional days holiday for ever 5 years in employment. Company pension scheme. Death in Service Benefit: 4 times annual salary (Pension scheme members only). Free On-Site Parking.