Job Title: Trainee Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Bishops Stortford

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary/Rate: Annual Salary

Role Conditions

Working Monday to Thursday, 07:30 – 17:00 & Friday, 07:30 – 11:30
Overtime paid at 1.5 times hourly rate
29 days holiday including bank holidays
Nationally recognised training provided and career development opportunities
Company uniform provided and all necessary PPE
Employee assistance programme

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Trainee Manufacturing Engineer. The role consists of the Creation of Manufacturing Planning Instructions of aircraft work from customer drawings and bills of material into sheet metal and machined piece parts, sub-assemblies, and top-level assemblies, including the co-ordination and sourcing of any tooling requirements.

Key Responsibilities Summary

Determine and develop the most suitable engineering methods for projects
Ensure progress to plan by working closely with site managers, and other engineers at all stages, co ordinating the materials, in line with customer requirements.
Carry out contract review of all new and repeat orders
Understand and translate customer drawings, specifications, quality and regulatory standards.
Create bills of materials and routings
Enter Set & Run Times into the system
Liaise with Customer Engineers to resolve technical and manufacturing issue’s as and when they arise.

Candidate Requirements

Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline (Preferred but not essential).
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills
Catia V5 advantageous
Previous experience of MRP/ERP Software would be an advantage.
Right to work in the UK

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

Industry-leading compliance support
Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
Dedicated recruitment consultant
Placements across the globe
Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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