Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, a specialist organisation within the defence and security manufacturing sector, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production and assembly operations. This permanent, full-time role will contribute to manufacturing engineering projects, process improvement and operational delivery while working closely with engineering, quality, supply chain and production teams.

• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
• Act as a communication link between manufacturing, assembly and engineering functions.
• Support design reviews by providing manufacturability feedback and advising on machine tool capability.
• Participate in PFMEA activities, process mapping, root cause analysis and risk mitigation.
• Create, interpret and approve manufacturing drawings, including stage drawings and GD&T information.
• Develop manufacturing plans, works orders, routings, operations and technical packs.
• Design bespoke manufacturing methods and tooling while maintaining machinery safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement relating to quality, cycle time, process efficiency and assembly accuracy.

• Experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, production engineering or assembly engineering.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods, machining processes and rotating component manufacture, including turning, milling and boring.
• Understanding of CNC programming and machine tool capability assessment.
• Ability to interpret and create technical and manufacturing drawings, with knowledge of GD&T.
• Practical experience with PFMEA, process mapping, quality assurance, manufacturing documentation and work instructions.
• Understanding of metrology equipment, including laser trackers, measuring arms, dimensional inspection and precision measurement.
• Proficiency in SAP and familiarity with engineering, business, 2D CAD and 3D CAD systems.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or a similar discipline is required; an HNC qualification would be advantageous.

• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to provide technical mentoring and influence effective engineering decisions.
• Organised approach to time management, planning and prioritisation.
• Data-driven approach to decision-making, with strong problem-solving and relationship-building abilities.

• Permanent, full-time position working Monday to Friday.
• 37.5-hour working week, with potential shift working and additional hours where required by the business.
• Annual leave entitlement including bank holidays, with the opportunity to accrue additional leave through a flexible working agreement.
• Defined pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life assurance and a health care cash plan.
• Internal and external training opportunities.
• Career development and internal progression opportunities.
• Limited domestic travel may be required, with no expected international travel.