Manufacturing R&D Engineer

Job description

MANUFACTURING R&D ENGINEER (ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGIES)

• £35 per hour (via Umbrella) | Contract until March 2027 | 35-hour working week
• Hybrid role – 3 days per week onsite in Bristol
• Work on cutting-edge aerospace manufacturing technologies and future aircraft production
• Opportunity to contribute to advanced assembly, automation, and R&D innovation projects

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a globally recognised engineering organisation at the forefront of innovation within advanced manufacturing and aerospace technology. Their Research & Technology teams are focused on developing next-generation production capabilities to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability. Due to ongoing investment in future manufacturing programmes, they are now looking for a Manufacturing R&D Engineer specialising in Assembly Technologies to support this exciting work.

THE MANUFACTURING R&D ENGINEER (ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGIES) ROLE:

As a Manufacturing R&D Engineer, you will support the development and validation of innovative assembly technologies for future aerospace production. You will design and execute experimental trials, assess new manufacturing processes, and analyse performance data to drive improvements in efficiency and quality.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, production, and external research partners, contributing to the development of scalable and cost-effective assembly solutions.

MANUFACTURING R&D ENGINEER (ASSEMBLY TECHNOLOGIES) ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Degree (or higher) in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Production Engineering, Materials Science, or similar
• Experience in R&D or manufacturing engineering within assembly technologies or automation
• Knowledge of assembly processes (e.g. Riveting, bonding, fastening)
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g. CATIA / 3DX)
• Understanding of materials science (ideally composites)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project delivery skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

TO BE CONSIDERED:

Please either apply via this advert or email your CV directly to ryan.baker@searchability.com. For further information, please call 07719 051875. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Filton

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English