Manufacturing thumb|220px|right|The jet engine was built and developed in the region In 2003, 23% of economic output in the East Midlands was in manufacturing, compared to 15% in the UK.
Manufacturing thumb|220px|right|The jet engine was built and developed in the re,gion In 2003 23% of economic output in the East Midlands was in manufacturing, compared to 15% in the UK.