Manufacturing Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
About QuEST:
For more than 20 years, QuEST Global has been a trusted global product engineering and lifecycle services partner to many of the world’s most recognized companies in industries such as Aero Engines, Aerospace & Defense, Hi-Tech, Transportation (Automotive and Rail), Power and Industrial, Oil & Gas and Medical Devices. Spread across 72 locations in 14 countries and offering services and solutions that enable customers to ‘Create the Frontier’ by improving their business’ top & bottom line and reducing time-to-market, QuEST has been at the forefront of the convergence of mechanical, electronics, software and digital engineering innovations. With passionate professionals collaborating across borders, QuEST is a winning organization for all its employees with infinite opportunities to learn, innovate and grow.
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Summary:
- +5 years Manufacturing Engineering experience in Aerospace Industry
- Current Manufacturing Shop Floor Engineering experience
- Highly-motivated, flexible, responsive to change, and calm under pressure
- Ability to motivate, gain commitments and hold stakeholders accountable
- Ability to manage effectively in a high pressure environment
- Candidate must have excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to prepare and de technical information to Senior Leadership
- Hands on approach to daily tasks, ability to lead from the front promoting best engineering practices.
- Lead customer / internal investigations using problem resolution tools and techniques
- Initiate and drive continuous improvement activities to remove waste and improve efficiency
- Identify and implement projects to reduce Scrap, Rework and Repair (SRR)
- Advocate an inclusive team environment with a Can Do attitude
- Support Zero Defect Initiative implementation (internal and supply chain)
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Champion the use of process robustness tools:
- PPAP - (Product Part Approval Process)
- PFMEA - (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis)
- RRCA - (Relentless Root Cause Analysis)
- MPR - (Manufacturing Process Review)
- Manage Quality Notifications and disposition accordingly
- Carry out any other duties as required to support general operations of the Quality / Manufacturing Department
- Hands-on execution of projects/work packages
- Siemens NX
- Support resources for project based on technical competencies
- Compliance to QMS
- Technical Competency
- Conduct Technical Reviews/ Conduct Quality reviews, Log defects, monitor Measurement and Analysis related activities including, RCA's, & identifying the improvement actions
- Updating / Customization of technical checklists, evidence for audits and compliance checks.
- Technical presentations
- Able to obtain security clearance
Desired Skills:
- Good communication in English (oral & written) & Interpersonal skills
- Customer focus - ability to build and develop customer & supplier relationships
- Organisational agility
- Problem solving ability
- Logical thinking
- Effective time management
- Results driven outlook
DISCLAIMER: Due to the nature of work candidates should be UK citizen/ EU Citizen/ Valid work permit holder. For further information contact us on: career_uk@quest-global.com
Education Type
B.E/B.Tech/BS-Aeronautical EngineeringJob Type
Full Time-TemporaryExperience Level
Mid LevelTotal Years of Exp
5+Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Manufacturing Engineer roles across Quest Global's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,612 - £46,240 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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