Engineering Manager | Aerospace Manufacturing | Opportunity to Step up | Southampton | Up to £62,000

MERITUS is excited to be working with a leading Aerospace Manufacturing business based in Southampton, they're looking to appoint an Engineering Manager to join their team.

This opportunity is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer or Mechanical Engineer looking to step up into an Engineering Management role, taking ownership of manufacturing processes and driving operational excellence.

You will play a key role at the interface of engineering, quality, and production, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with AS9100 standards, while leading continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Main Responsibilities:

Lead manufacturing engineering activities and support production operations
Develop and maintain manufacturing route cards, work instructions, and process documentation
Translate engineering designs into robust, repeatable manufacturing processes
Support NPI, industrialisation, and process validation activities
Drive improvements in OEE and support TPM initiatives
Ensure compliance with AS9100, supporting audits, FAIR, and RRCA activities

Required Skills & Experience:

Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or similar within aerospace or regulated manufacturing
Proven ability or readiness to step into an Engineering Manager / leadership role
Strong knowledge of AS9100 and manufacturing process control
Experience with route cards, process validation, and structured problem-solving (RRCA / 8D)
Understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and GD&T
Project management experience and strong stakeholder communication skills

Benefits:

Salary up to £62,000 (DOE)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Career progression into senior leadership

Got your attention?

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Engineering Manager role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS