Enterprise Recruitment Ltd
Space Manufacturing/Planning Engineer
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Space Manufacturing/Planning Engineer
Didcot or Stevenage
This key role will shape manufacturing planning and Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) activities within a growing space technology organisation developing advanced satellite electronics and communications systems. Based in either the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Didcot (Harwell Campus) or its Stevenage site, you will play a central role in coordinating manufacturing and AIT activities, supporting the successful delivery of complex engineering programmes from manufacturing through to qualification and deployment.
Responsibilities
As a Space Manufacturing / Planning Engineer, you will:
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- Coordinate manufacturing schedules
- Manage workflow priorities
- Ensure materials, resources and engineering activities align with programme delivery milestones
Working closely with design, procurement, quality, test, and logistics teams, you will:
- Help identify and resolve manufacturing bottlenecks
- Support configuration management activities
- Maintain accurate production data across multiple programmes
You will also play a key role in driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and test operations, helping to improve throughput, reduce rework, and enhance overall operational performance.
Requirements
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- Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline
- Experience in production planning, manufacturing, or AIT within a complex engineering environment
- Strong organisational, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within the space, satellite, aerospace, defence, electronics, or other highly regulated engineering sectors
- Familiarity with ERP or MES systems, configuration management processes, quality standards, and manufacturing control methodologies
- Exposure to phased-array antenna technology, onboard processing systems, or other advanced communications technologies
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