About SAESL
A joint venture company between Rolls-Royce Plc and SIA Engineering Company. The company first started operations in 2001 and has since become a market leader for both engine overhaul and component repair services.
As a result of sustained business growth, SAESL has continued to expand its facilities and develop new capabilities for both its engine overhaul and component repair businesses. The Engine Overhaul business has the capability to service all products in the Trent engine family, this includes Trent 500, Trent 700, Trent 800, Trent 900, Trent 1000 and Trent XWB; SAESL is the only Trent engine MRO that can support all product variants. The Engine Overhaul business has the capacity to repair and overhaul over 300 Trent engines per year and it is equipped with a state-of-the-art Engine Test Facility that supports our best-in-class engine turnaround times.
Why Join SAESL
- Staff Benefits (Comprehensive Medical Coverage, Flexible Benefits, Company Transport)
- Training/Career Progression Opportunities
- Job Security
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, high-quality, cost-effective, and on-time delivery of engine components and assemblies. The role drives operational excellence through process optimization, technical problem-solving, quality improvement, production readiness, and the deployment of lean manufacturing principles while supporting compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
Job Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements and actively support the Zero Harm programme.
- Identify product safety risks and implement mitigation measures in accordance with the Safety Management System.
- Develop, improve, and sustain manufacturing processes that support Right First Time (RFT) quality and delivery objectives.
- Support quality investigations, corrective actions, and compliance with NADCAP accreditation requirements.
- Manage FAIR, MSA, and process or method changes within the assigned area of responsibility.
- Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues involving component repair, balancing, runout, strip/build processes, and production equipment.
- Support productivity improvement initiatives, cost reduction activities, and Cost of Non-Quality (CONQ) targets.
- Establish, maintain, and improve operational standards in collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Provide technical leadership and make engineering decisions related to manufacturing processes and methods.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement, innovation, and lean manufacturing initiatives using tools such as SPS, DMAIC, and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Ensure production readiness for new manufacturing capabilities, methods, and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
- Develop and maintain Production Technical Packages, including technical instructions, programs, tooling, and manufacturing documentation.
- Utilize data-driven approaches to monitor and improve process capability across the facility and supply chain.
Qualification / Experience
- Degree in Aeronautical, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong knowledge of high-bypass gas turbine engines.
- Good understanding of aerospace manufacturing and component repair processes.
- Experience with welding, machining, painting, coating, and other repair technologies.
- Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, DMAIC, FAIR, MSA, and NADCAP requirements.
- Experience in process improvement, manufacturing engineering, or production support environments is advantageous.