Production Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Hours: 37 hours per week (half‑day Friday)
Type: Full‑time
Salary: From £37,022
Grade: D
Travel Required: Occasional
Work Location: Site-based (100%)
Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre‑employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)

Join One of Ayrshire’s Largest Engineering Employers

Prestwick Aerosystems continues Ayrshire’s long-established aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture key aircraft wing structures for Airbus commercial aircraft operating worldwide.

You will support our production teams through accurate engineering processes, clear work instructions and well‑managed change control. Your work will ensure our manufacturing systems remain reliable, efficient and compliant with customer and regulatory requirements.

How you will contribute to the team

You will:

• Translate design data and engineering specifications into clear manufacturing work instructions that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support the MRB process by providing engineering guidance for rework, scrap decisions and future prevention actions.
• Manipulate and interpret CAD data to support engineering and manufacturing activities.
• Define quality standards and contribute to long‑term cost optimisation within production processes.
• Work closely with Design to implement cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
• Create, maintain and audit engineering processes, ensuring accuracy within process routings and Bills of Material.
• Review and accept new or updated design models and drawings as an approved signatory.

Requirements for the role

You will have:

• A relevant qualification such as HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of engineering systems and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD data and technical information.

What we will offer you

• 37‑hour week (half‑day Friday)
• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
• Life assurance (4× basic salary)
• 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Shift premiums (where applicable)
• Virtual GP service and wellbeing support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free on‑site parking

What happens next

If you’re ready to develop your engineering career and support the manufacture of world‑class aerospace products, apply today.

You will be asked to complete Right to Work checks, references, Disclosure Scotland and a pre‑employment medical.

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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As a part of Airbus, Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Prestwick Aerosystems or Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].

At Prestwick Aerosystems, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.