Tasks
As a Level 2 Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
- Create and update manufacturing instructions, tooling, and inspection documentation.
- Lead cross-functional projects to implement effective manufacturing solutions.
- Develop new processes and layouts to improve throughput, flexibility, and compliance.
- Identify waste, analyse root causes, and deliver sustainable improvements.
- Manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality, cost, and timing goals.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with Operations teams.
- Analyse performance data and recommend improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean, process mapping, and statistical tools.
- Support equipment maintenance and manage tooling/equipment data in SAP.
- Optimise workflows through time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis.
Requirements
The ideal Candidate should meet the following requirements:
Education & Qualifications
- HND (or higher) in Mechanical discipline with strong CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).
- Training in Lean, Continuous Improvement, and SPC desirable.
Experience & Knowledge
- 3–5 years leading manufacturing/engineering projects with proven process improvements.
- Strong Lean and problem-solving skills (Pareto, DMAIC, OEE, 5 Whys, 8D).
- Experienced in technical documentation, tooling, and inspection regimes.
- Knowledge of metal processing and aerospace finishing operations.
- Proficient in engineering drawings, metrology, ERP/MRP and CAD.
- Skilled in data-driven improvements, automation, and workflow optimisation.
- Strong communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
Please note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. This includes holding an appropriate and valid visa if required. Unfortunately, applications from individuals who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.
Company
About Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services UK
Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is part of the Lufthansa Technik Group - the worlds leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services as well as modifications to the civil aviation industry. With tailor-made maintenance programs and advanced repair techniques, we ensure the reliability and availability of our customers aircraft fleets. We are independent of aircraft manufacturers and licensed internationally as a repair, manufacturing and development organization. With more than 26,000 employees and over 30 international subsidiaries, the Lufthansa Technik Group offers a full range of services in the fields of maintenance, overhaul, component support, engines, landing gears, VIP services, innovation and digital fleet solutions to around 800 customers worldwide. Lufthansa Technik Landing Gear Services is located in London and has over 300 employees. Our success is built on our people who are fundamental to our organization.
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