Process Engineer

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd
Denham
2 weeks ago
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Process Engineer

Join Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd in the Manufacturing team as a Process Engineer.


Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple – to save aircrew lives.


This role ensures that processes are well understood, effectively documented, and continuously improved, helping teams work more reliably and confidently. By identifying risks, coordinating improvements, and engaging with shop floor teams, the Process Engineer plays a key role in strengthening operational discipline and driving practical change.


What you’ll be doing

Supporting the development, clarity, and consistency of operational processes across manufacturing, ensuring processes are well understood, effectively documented, and continuously improved. Coordinating improvements and engaging with shop floor teams to strengthen operational discipline and drive practical change. (Please see the attached Job Profile Document for more detail on the duties for the position.)


Characteristics & Skills

  • Knowledge of manufacturing philosophies such as Lean Manufacturing & 5S.
  • Understanding of a range of machining and assembly processes.
  • Have an eye for detail and getting things right.
  • Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others.
  • Share your knowledge freely with others.
  • Committed to the highest standards.
  • Demonstrate ethics and integrity in your thinking.
  • Share and demonstrate the Martin‑Baker Values.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive 9% non‑contributory pension scheme (18+)
  • 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
  • Martin‑Baker + (Discounts Platform)
  • 25‑days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
  • Occupational Health team
  • Cycle to work scheme (after a six‑month probation period)
  • Workplace Nursery Benefit

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level


Employment type

Full‑time


Job function

Manufacturing and Engineering


Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing


Equal Opportunity

We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.


Martin‑Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.


All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.


This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). For more information and guidance please visit https://martin-baker.com/security-vetting/


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