Lineside Engineer
Broughton, UK (Onsite)
Double Day Shift (alternating weekly) - 20% Shift Allowance
Rate: £36.70 per hour Inside IR35
6-12 months contract (extension likely)

A Lineside Engineer is required to support a major international aerospace organisation at its Broughton wing manufacturing facility. The organisation is a global leader in aerospace, defence and space systems, delivering advanced aircraft, satellite and launch solutions worldwide.

This opportunity sits within the production engineering environment, working directly on the shopfloor to support manufacturing teams and ensure smooth production flow. The role focuses on resolving technical issues, supporting non-conformities, and driving continuous improvement across production operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide lineside engineering support to production and Autonomous Production Teams (APT) on the shopfloor.
• Investigate and resolve technical production issues not manageable by operators or First Line Managers.
• Support the creation, documentation and resolution of Non-Conformities (NC) and production anomalies.
• Raise and manage Design Query Notes (DQN) relating to process deviations, equipment issues and design queries.
• Generate rework work orders and supporting technical documentation to unblock production activities.
• Retrieve and interpret engineering drawings, tooling information, parts data and technical references to support production.
• Monitor and manage outstanding work and blocked work orders, escalating through Production Place Control (PPC) where required.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, maintenance and supply chain teams to maintain production flow.
• Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives, including work improvement proposals and waste reduction.
• Assist with the repair, modification and specification of tooling, jigs and industrial assets.
• Ensure EHS and quality standards are applied and maintained on the shopfloor.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification)
• Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments
• Strong ability to identify and resolve technical production issues
• Experience working with technical documentation, drawings and work instructions

Please note: The company cannot provide sponsorship. Candidates must have the existing right to work in the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing aerospace manufacturing team, working directly alongside wing production in a fast-paced, technically challenging shopfloor environment.