Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics Assembly

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting-edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance-as-a-service solution that delivers real-time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission-driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission-oriented game‑changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision‑making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high‑growth Defence manufacturer at the point of standing up its UK production capability. As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be one of the first engineers on the ground in Swindon and will be a driving force in shaping the processes, standards and ways of working that every aircraft built in the UK will depend on.

You will own the technical definition and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for the AR3, AR3 EVO & AR5 platforms, from raw material through to flight‑ready aircraft. A significant early focus will be supporting the structured transfer of established build processes from TEKEVER's Portugal site into the Swindon facility through capturing, validating and translating existing knowledge into a controlled, UK‑based production system.

You will spend the majority of your time on the shop floor. You will be the technical authority for your area working directly with operators and technicians, resolving production issues, leading improvement projects and driving the standard of everything your area produces. You will be the bridge between Product Engineering, Production, Quality and Supply Chain.

You will act as a technical leader within the Manufacturing Engineering function, driving manufacturing excellence, influencing cross‑functional decision‑making and elevating engineering standards through expertise, judgement and execution.

• Design, document and prove out SMT, through‑hole and harness assembly processes.
• Apply IPC‑A‑610 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 acceptance criteria to real production decisions.
• Lead tech transfer of established electronics build processes from Portugal to Swindon.
• Specify tooling, fixtures and test equipment for electronics assembly cells.
• Own PFMEAs, control plans and process validation for electronic assemblies.
• Lead root cause analysis on soldering, placement and harness defects.
• Take electronic assemblies from prototype into repeatable volume production.
• Provide DFM feedback into design reviews with Product Engineering.
• Write and maintain controlled work instructions for your area.
• Train and support operators against IPC workmanship standards.

• SMT assembly process development and optimisation.
• Through‑hole assembly processes.
• Harness and cable assembly manufacturing.
• IPC‑A‑610 and IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, applied hands‑on in production.
• PCB assembly support and industrialisation.
• Root cause analysis of assembly defects.
• ESD control programmes.
• Automated optical…