Senior Manufacturing Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised defence and aerospace manufacturer at the forefront of advanced engineering and innovation. Working within a highly technical manufacturing environment, you will contribute to the development and delivery of cutting-edge electronic products used in critical applications worldwide. The role offers the chance to work alongside experienced engineering professionals on complex, high-impact projects, with excellent opportunities for career development and progression.

As part of the manufacturing engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting product performance, process optimisation, and continuous improvement across electronic manufacturing operations.

• Supporting product performance and manufacturing processes
• Producing reports, analysis, and technical documentation
• Providing technical support to customers and internal teams
• Driving innovation and supporting engineering improvement activities
• Conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Supporting manufacturing cells and wider engineering functions
• Participating in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), New Product Introduction (NPI), and manufacturing process activities
• Supporting process development, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Minimum HND or Degree in a relevant discipline such as STEM, Production Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Proven experience in a mid-to-senior manufacturing role, ideally within electronics manufacturing
• Experience working with electronic products down to component level
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing, process improvement, and efficiency optimisation
• Experience with Process FMEA, Control Plans, process flow development, and risk mitigation methodologies
• Knowledge of a range of manufacturing platforms and processes
• Strong technical communication and presentation skills
• Previous experience within engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, or defence environments would be advantageous
• Knowledge of manufacturing methodologies such as Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities

• Company bonus scheme
• Relocation assistance available for candidates moving closer to site
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
• Contributory pension scheme with up to 10.5% employer contribution
• Life assurance of 6x salary
• Flexible benefits package including Health Cash Plan, Dental, Cycle to Work, and additional salary sacrifice schemes
• Collaborative working culture with excellent career progression and development opportunities

Please note:

this position requires eligibility for low-level UK security clearance. Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years’ UK residency history, including verifiable addresses and references.