106 Manufacturing jobs in Wales
Manufacturing Manager
Posted 1 day ago
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Job title: Manufacturing Manager
Location: Cardiff, free parking onsite
Salary: £35,000 + bonus
Benefits: 19% pension, 33 days A/L, Half day every Friday, Private Health, Onsite Gym.
As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of seven engineers across areas such as new product introduction, process development, and industrial engineering. This is a highly managerial role focused on guiding, developing, and supporting your team while driving performance and operational excellence. The role requires close collaboration with other departments throughout the full product lifecycle — from concept and quotation, through to mass production and ongoing quality improvement.
The successful candidate will be an experienced people leader, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for a team of engineers.
- Mentor and develop team members, supporting both technical growth and professional development.
- Champion engineering quality, working closely with cross-functional partners to maintain and improve standards.
- Drive team performance through clear KPIs, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
- Implement and refine processes to ensure effective tracking and continuous improvement.
- Lead problem-solving initiatives and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
Essential Criteria
- Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline.
- Proven experience in leading and developing a technical or engineering team.
- Strong understanding of product development processes and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma preferred).
- Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-department collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated “lead by example” approach, with a positive and proactive mindset.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development, both personally and for the team.
If interested in the role, please apply with your latest CV.
Manufacturing Engineer
Posted 20 days ago
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**Vacancy details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
**Reference**
**Position description**
**Domain**
Production
**Job field / Job profile**
Industrial engineering - Industrialization leader
**Job title**
Manufacturing Engineer
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.
The purpose you will have will be to have a good knowledge and understanding of the new product introduction process and be working at an advanced beginner/competent level.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process
and make improvement suggestions
Evaluate new product designs using 3D CAD model and mock-ups and log issues. Coordinate design for assembly/manufacture reviews and give feedback with improvement suggestions.
Ensure development mock-ups are built to schedule. Evaluate design, log issues and feedback to design engineers. Make improvement suggestions and validate solutions
Conduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation
opportunities. Work with the purchasing and design departments to drive required changes
Calculate production capacity requirements based on customers' demand and identify production tooling and space requirements.
Estimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes. Carry out line balancing of operations
Produce APQP & PPAP documentation - process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work
instructions, MSA & capability studies
Prepare and lead PFMEA reviews. Use the outcome to drive product and process
improvements
Perform validation and verification of product design to satisfy customers quality and performance expectations as stipulated by systems engineering requirements
Identify tooling and equipment requirements for new assembly processes and write specification documents that will be used as basis for supplier quotation. Work with suppliers to ensure requirements are met.
Support the programme team in the delivery of industrialisation milestones for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test builds, PTR and PPAP
Check accuracy of BOM against build requirements and communicate any discrepancies to the design team.
Participate in and contribute to route cause analysis sessions. Resolve assigned actions and feed back to team
Compile and update industrialisation timing plan for new programmes and feed into programme level timing plan. Communicate tasks on a critical path to programme team
Compile required information for programme and department gate reviews. Present information for department gate reviews and seek approval to progress to the next gate
Follow the engineering change request procedure as per company policy
Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers and ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times
Ensure compliance with the company's health and safety policy at all times
**But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)**
What We'll Offer
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
- Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
- Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
- Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
- Annual share save schemes.
- Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Candidate skills:
B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering OR HND gained through an apprenticeship
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment
Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software
Ability to interpret 2D drawings
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
- We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
- We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
- We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
- We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
**Position location**
**Job location**
Europe, UK, Wales
**City (-ies)**
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
Planner (Manufacturing)
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Blue Arrow is urgently recruiting for a Paper Mill Planner to join our clients team based in the Baglan area.
Rate of Pay: £32,000pa
Hours of work: Monday-Friday 8:30-16:30
Contract: Permanent
Purpose:
To define and approve the production plan, in order to guarantee the availability of the merchandise requested by clients, taking into account the stored material and optimising productive efficiency in .
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Manufacturing Manager
Posted today
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Job title: Manufacturing Manager
Location: Cardiff, free parking onsite
Salary: £35,000 + bonus
Benefits: 19% pension, 33 days A/L, Half day every Friday, Private Health, Onsite Gym.
As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of seven engineers across areas such as new product introduction, process development, and industrial engineering. This is a highly managerial role focused on guiding, developing, and supporting your team while driving performance and operational excellence. The role requires close collaboration with other departments throughout the full product lifecycle — from concept and quotation, through to mass production and ongoing quality improvement.
The successful candidate will be an experienced people leader, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for a team of engineers.
- Mentor and develop team members, supporting both technical growth and professional development.
- Champion engineering quality, working closely with cross-functional partners to maintain and improve standards.
- Drive team performance through clear KPIs, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
- Implement and refine processes to ensure effective tracking and continuous improvement.
- Lead problem-solving initiatives and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
Essential Criteria
- Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline.
- Proven experience in leading and developing a technical or engineering team.
- Strong understanding of product development processes and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma preferred).
- Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-department collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated “lead by example” approach, with a positive and proactive mindset.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development, both personally and for the team.
If interested in the role, please apply with your latest CV.
Planner (Manufacturing)
Posted 6 days ago
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Blue Arrow is urgently recruiting for a Paper Mill Planner to join our clients team based in the Baglan area.
Rate of Pay: £32,000pa
Hours of work: Monday-Friday 8:30-16:30
Contract: Permanent
Purpose:
To define and approve the production plan, in order to guarantee the availability of the merchandise requested by clients, taking into account the stored material and optimising productive efficiency in accordance with the Group's guidelines and procedures.
Main Responsibilities:
- Develop the production plan taking into account: sales forecasting of parent reels/finished product, Converting/end-use clients' paper requirement, stock levels
- Pursuing the aims assigned to the plant in relation to required service level, warehouse balance and productive efficiency
- Interface with PM/CNV Procurement Specialist to check raw materials availability
- Get coordinated with the Transport Office to check the availability of transport vehicles for the merchandise delivery
- With the PM Production Manager, discuss the developed production plan, in order to assess its technical feasibility and to take possible corrective actions if necessary
- Approve the production plan
- Get coordinated with PM/CNV Production Planning Officer during daily work
- Manage critical events within the relevant area
- Collaborate with the Parent reels Sales Office/Marketing and Sales Area to maximise service to clients
- Guarantee the correct management of relevant processes in accordance with the Group's policies and procedures
- Collaborate with the Converting Production Planning in order to maximise service to end-use clients
- Support the parent reels sales office in the relationship with clients concerning production plans, deliveries and technical specifications
Skills required:
- An engineering or economics degree or equivalent
- Experience of using SAP systems
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient at using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve
**Site run a no conviction policy
If you feel you have the right experience for the above role, please submit your CV for immediate response.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Planner (Manufacturing)
Posted 18 days ago
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Blue Arrow is urgently recruiting for a Paper Mill Planner to join our clients team based in the Baglan area.
Rate of Pay: £32,000pa
Hours of work: Monday-Friday 8:30-16:30
Contract: Permanent
Purpose:
To define and approve the production plan, in order to guarantee the availability of the merchandise requested by clients, taking into account the stored material and optimising productive efficiency in accordance with the Group's guidelines and procedures.
Main Responsibilities:
● Develop the production plan taking into account: sales forecasting of parent reels/finished product, Converting/end-use clients' paper requirement, stock levels
● Pursuing the aims assigned to the plant in relation to required service level, warehouse balance and productive efficiency
● Interface with PM/CNV Procurement Specialist to check raw materials availability
● Get coordinated with the Transport Office to check the availability of transport vehicles for the merchandise delivery
● With the PM Production Manager, discuss the developed production plan, in order to assess its technical feasibility and to take possible corrective actions if necessary
● Approve the production plan
● Get coordinated with PM/CNV Production Planning Officer during daily work
● Manage critical events within the relevant area
● Collaborate with the Parent reels Sales Office/Marketing and Sales Area to maximise service to clients
● Guarantee the correct management of relevant processes in accordance with the Group's policies and procedures
● Collaborate with the Converting Production Planning in order to maximise service to end-use clients
● Support the parent reels sales office in the relationship with clients concerning production plans, deliveries and technical specifications
Skills required:
* An engineering or economics degree or equivalent
* Experience of using SAP systems
* Excellent communication skills
* Proficient at using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
* Ability to prioritise and problem solve
**Site run a no conviction policy
If you feel you have the right experience for the above role, please submit your CV for immediate response.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Posted 4 days ago
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We have a great opportunity to work within the production engineering function of one of the world’s foremost Aircraft manufacturers, supporting the Airbus Single Aisle programme.
About the Role
Are you an Aircraft Process (manufacturing) Engineer looking for a new Contract role? Primarily focusing on work to industrialise minor and major modifications for Single Aisle aircraft; The applicant should be competent in the modification of aircraft, supporting both mechanical and electrical systems. You will work as part of a multifunctional team to ensure industrialisation into production. The role is based in Broughton, North Wales, close to the English border, west of the City of Chester, and is Inside IR35.
Responsibilities
- Translate design intent into the compilation and control of technical instructions and Manufacturing Engineering data for use in aircraft detail manufacture, assembly, test and certification, utilising current business tools.
- Implement best practice methods, tools and processes from first principles to meet current and future business requirements.
- Deliver detailed work preparation definition (routings, BOM’s, SOI’s, STV calculations) for aircraft production.
- Ensure that all work and documentation meet departmental procedural and regulatory requirements.
- Project manage detail manufacture, assembly, test and certification methods, tools and process improvements, including implementation strategies in accordance with business requirements.
- Evaluate capacity of the manufacturing process, enhance as required and recommend changes to the product design standard.
- Provide electrical/mechanical shop floor support to operations, supply chain and Final Assembly Lines.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of Lean principles.
- Application and knowledge of the current business management tools, ideally SAP.
- Ability to operate from first principles in manufacturing disciplines and activities requiring technical skills and knowledge to make daily business decisions.
- Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, Design and other Business Information Systems.
- Experienced knowledge of aircraft production, and engineering methods and procedures.
- Understanding of relationships and interactions with other Manufacturing Engineering and Business functions.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Leadership skills and self-motivation are desirable.
Candidates must have the ‘Current Right to work in the UK. (No Sponsorship required)
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Posted 7 days ago
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Manufacturing Engineering Serial Process Engineer – Broughton
Carbon60 is seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineering Serial Process Engineer to join our client, a leading aviation company specialising in aircraft manufacturing, at their Broughton site.
About the Role: As the Manufacturing Engineering Serial Process Engineer, you’ll be the vital link between the Design Office, Manufacturing Engineering Team, and Production. You’ll manage and maintain work instructions derived from technical drawings, using SAP, and play a key role in optimising production processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and write assembly work processes, create specifications for assembly tools, and implement production modifications.
- Ensure consistency between manufacturing engineering dossiers and design dossiers.
- Launch parts and assembly items, provide on-site support, and prepare additional work instructions for disruptions or breakdowns.
- Analyse anomaly statuses, optimise procedures, and write concessions.
- Participate in defining products, production and verification methods, and contribute to industrial work-sharing.
- Propose design/production breakdowns, define manufacturing schedules, and specify interfaces.
- Analyse design dossiers and issue queries as needed.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong knowledge of assembly systems, machining processes, and/or manual assembly methods.
- Extensive experience in work preparation and industrialisation.
- Curiosity, creativity, and excellent organisational, anticipation, and team skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace.
- Experience using SAP for work preparation.
Pay Rates:
- £27.66 per hour PAYE
- £37.00 per hour Umbrella
Inside IR35 Contract position until the end of September 2026.
If you’re interested in this opportunity and would like to know more, please apply with your updated CV. For more information please contact Ellie at Carbon60 at
Manufacturing Enablement Support
Posted 6 days ago
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Enablement Support
Location: Broughton
Contract: Until end of October 2026
Inside IR35
Rates:
- £21.00 per hour (PAYE)
- £28.09 per hour (Umbrella)
Carbon60 is recruiting for an experienced Enablement Support professional to join a leading aerospace and engineering client based in Broughton. This contract role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact programme focused on production ramp-up and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support production areas with project-based initiatives
- Implement new ways of working and best practices to drive enablement
- Ensure compliance with EHS and Airworthiness standards
- Drive continuous improvement through the SQCDP process (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, People)
- Provide lineside support to resolve production blockers
- Act as a liaison between departments, including facilities and maintenance, to ensure SLA adherence and delivery targets
Candidate Profile:
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Adaptable and proactive with a positive, solution-oriented mindset
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a small team
- Effective time management and organisational skills
- Experience with Workday and SAP (desirable)
- Proficient in Google Applications
To express interest please apply directly or request further details, please contact Ellie at Carbon60 at
Automotive Manufacturing Engineer
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