We’re looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our Production team at our Segensworth site. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will play a key role in delivering manufacturing excellence, driving continuous improvement, and introducing innovative engineering solutions.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic aerospace-focused environment, where your expertise will directly impact product quality, efficiency, and operational performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
Production & Engineering Support
- Ensure manufacturing readiness across product lines
- Design and deliver tooling solutions to minimise downtime
- Support production teams with training and technical expertise
- Lead root cause investigations and improve first pass yield
Process Development & Optimisation
- Develop safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing processes
- Conduct DOE, PFMEA, SPC, and control plans to optimise performance
- Validate new processes and ensure smooth handover to production
- Lead FAT/SAT activities to ensure successful implementation
New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Champion Design for Manufacture (DfM) principles
- Support early-stage product development and prototype builds
- Work closely with engineering, production, and suppliers
- Contribute to design reviews and testing strategies
Continuous Improvement
- Drive Lean initiatives and Kaizen activities
- Deliver data-driven improvements in cost, quality, and delivery
- Support capital investment planning and capacity expansion
Safety & Compliance
- Promote a safety-first culture
- Ensure all equipment and processes meet HSE and regulatory standards
- Support risk assessments and incident investigations
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering
- 2–5 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering
- Experience in aerospace or similar high-mix, low-volume environments
- Strong knowledge of:
- Product development & manufacturing processes
- GD&T and CAD
- FMEA, 8D problem solving
- Metal fabrication and surface treatments
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Project management experience and strong IT skills (MS Office)
Desirable
- Lean / Six Sigma knowledge
- SAP or ERP experience
- CNC or machining workshop experience
Who You Are
- A proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
- Confident communicating across all levels and with suppliers
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and results-driven
- Adaptable, collaborative, and keen to make a real impact
Why Join Us?
At Porvair, we are committed to delivering world-class filtration solutions while fostering a culture built on:
- Innovation
- Quality
- Integrity
- Customer Focus
- People Development
You’ll be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued, and your career can grow.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help shape the future of manufacturing at Porvair.
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