Manufacturing Engineer

  • Progressive Recruitment
  • Thatcham, Berkshire
  • Jan 23, 2026
Contractor Engineering

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Thatcham
Salary: Circa 55,000 (flexible)

Are you passionate about delivering complex manufacturing projects within the Aerospace and Space sectors?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking Engineering & Manufacturing Company (based near Thatcham) that plays a key role in cutting-edge engineering solutions, partnering Global Names in the Space & Aerospace Industry.

You'll be part of a dedicated team of Manufacturing Engineers, managing 4-6 concurrent projects from initial quote through to handover into production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys front-end involvement and has strong project management capability.

What you'll be doing as Manufacturing Engineer

  • Managing manufacturing projects from NPI through to production handover
  • Leading quoting, planning and resource coordination activities
  • Liaising with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth delivery
  • Overseeing process engineering aspects and driving continuous improvement
  • Working closely with operations once projects move into production

What we're looking for in a Manufacturing Engineer

  • Degree or HND in Engineering
  • NPI and process engineering experience within and/or supplying into the Aerospace or Space Industries (or similar high-regulation industry)
  • Strong experience with machining processes (CNC or similar)
  • Exposure to additive manufacturing would be beneficial
  • Practical knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects
  • Ability to obtain UK security clearance (essential for certain projects)


What's on offer for the successful Manufacturing Engineer:

  • Salary circa 55,000 (flexible)
  • 5% matched pension
  • Private healthcare
  • 25 days holiday plus statutory days and Christmas shutdown
  • Hours: 08:30-16:30 Mon-Thu, 08:30-16:00 Fri (39 hours per week)
  • On-site 5 days per week

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative projects in a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a real impact.

Location: Based in Thatcham - commutable from Reading, Basingstoke, Swindon, Oxford, Andover and surrounding areas (circa 60 minutes drive).

If you're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer Role that offers challenge, variety and the chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace and space projects, apply below today.


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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales