Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Bedford, England, United Kingdom

Contract Length: 7 Months – Likely To Extend!

Join Our Team as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Drive Product Development to New Heights!

Are you a meticulous Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top‑tier standards in a well‑established engineering organization?

As a distinguished leader in the defence industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we’re looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to our continued success.

So, what will you be doing as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer?

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for medium to large CNC‑machined components.
• Define sequences of operations, procedures, equipment layouts, and material handling methods that align with lean manufacturing principles.
• Provide Basis of Estimates for engineering and shop‑floor activities across multiple technologies.
• Identify tooling and fixturing requirements for improved manufacturability.
• Produce Technical Requirement Specifications and detailed process instructions.
• Generate Manufacturing BOMs and routings to support efficient production.
• Actively participate in Level 1 & 2 Mission Directed Work Team (MDWT) meetings.
• Contribute to the Technology Roadmap and support the development of the capital investment plan.
• Support full‑rate production across a diverse product portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, and cross‑functional teams.
• Assist with business process reviews and contribute to documentation updates.

• Strong experience with 5‑axis CNC machining and the Hyper‑Mill CAM system.
• Proficient in CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of MRP systems with hands‑on experience managing BOMs and routings in SAP (or similar ERP systems).
• Proven ability to drive cultural and process change to improve quality and efficiency.
• Collaborative, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Senior Manufacturing Engineer, this is the opportunity for you!

Showcase your expertise and passion for continuous improvement. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Bedford.

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