Manufacturing Engineering Graduate (Aerospace)

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; onsite, 36 hours per week across 5 days

Starting salary: £38,956 per year

Company

hirify.global operates Short Brothers, a Boeing company, developing and manufacturing advanced aerospace structures through engineering innovation and sustainable technologies.

What you will do

• Support the planning, development, and improvement of manufacturing methods for aerospace structures and components.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, increase productivity, and develop smarter ways of working.
• Work with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, and digital tools for aerospace production.
• Help introduce new products and technologies into manufacturing environments and support the transition from concept to production.
• Investigate production challenges, analyze data, and support practical solutions that improve performance and quality.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and production teams.

Requirements

• Forecasted or completed honours degree with a minimum 2.2 classification in Manufacturing, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Mechatronic Engineering, or a directly relevant subject.
• The degree course must be accredited by a major engineering institution and enable progression toward CEng status.
• Ability to work 36 hours per week, 5 days per week, in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
• Positive, enthusiastic, and hardworking attitude, with strong communication skills.
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in the aerospace industry.
• Qualification must be achieved by July 2027.

Nice to have

• Forecasted or achieved 2.1 or first-class honours degree.
• Master's degree, including MEng or BEng plus MSc.
• Manufacturing Engineering degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a real manufacturing environment with experienced engineers and industry specialists.
• Real projects from day one, with coaching, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.
• 36-hour working week with a half-day Friday and flexible schedules.
• Generous holidays, defined contribution pension scheme, life cover, occupational sick scheme, and enhanced maternity pay.
• Onsite occupational health department, Employee Assistance Program, and free car parking.