12 manufacturing engineer jobs found

Contract Manufacturing Engineering Manager - PCBA Rate: up to £60 per hour, outside IR35 Contract length: 12 months initially A leading electronics organisation in Horsham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the electronics manufacturing engineering function responsible for PCBA production used in complex electronic equipment. This role is critical in shaping the future of the company's electronics manufacturing capability, including defining production processes, selecting equipment, and leading new product introductions into manufacturing. The Role You will lead the manufacturing engineering team responsible for PCB assembly processes, ensuring robust, scalable manufacturing capability for new and existing products. You will also act as the technical authority for electronics assembly, advising the wider business on process capability, equipment investment, and manufacturing strategy. Key responsibilities: Managing a team of Manufacturing Engineers and...

Contract Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer (Through‑Hole PCBA) Rate: up to £55 per hour (outside IR35) Location: Crawley, West Sussex Contract: 6 months (extension likely) Start: ASAP A contract opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing or Process Engineer with strong knowledge of through‑hole PCBA assembly. You'll support the development, optimisation, and configuration of electronics manufacturing processes, focusing on how boards are built and how equipment is programmed. What you'll be doing * Define assembly sequences for through‑hole PCBAs * Configure and program semi‑automatic placement equipment * Support programming of wave soldering machines * Develop and refine processes for conventional leaded components * Work closely with production teams to improve efficiency * Drive continuous improvement across the electronics assembly area This is an engineering and process definition role, not hands‑on board assembly. Skills and Experience required: *...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: UK wide travel to customer sites Role Type: Contract Duration: 12 months Rate: £35.00 - £40.00 per hour Outside IR35 Our client, an established engineering consultancy, require an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team working on aerospace systems, particularly casting & machining processes. This role will involve travel across the UK and EU to various customer sites. Travel costs will be reimbursed. What the role of the Manufacturing Engineer entails: Develop and optimises casting processes to ensure stable production, high yield, and metallurgical conformity for blades and vanes. Validate machining operations by defining cutting parameters, tooling strategies, and process controls for consistent dimensional accuracy. Good Knowledge of Casting and machining process of turbine blade and vanes Lead FAIr and process qualification activities such as PFMEA, control plans, capability studies, and...

Manufacturing / Process Transfer Engineer Outside IR35 | Up to £50/hr | Contract to Dec 2026 Long-term Outside IR35 opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing / Process Transfer Engineer supporting a major equipment and process transfer within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Key highlights: * Maintain production output during site transfer * Lead equipment relocation, qualification & re-installation (IQ/OQ/PQ) * Support PFMEAs, work instructions & process documentation * Troubleshoot lasers, optics & precision assemblies * Work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality & Supply Chain Skills needed: * Manufacturing/Process Engineering background (laser, optics, photonics, precision assembly) * Strong hands-on problem solving (mechanical / optical / electro-mechanical) * Experience managing complex transfers under tight timelines Details: * Rate: Up to £50 per hour * IR35: Outside * Duration: Long-term (to end of 2026) 👉 Apply now for...

CAD Engineer / Draftsman Manchester (Hybrid / Predominantly Remote) Duration: 2–4 weeks Commitment: Approx. 2 days per week We are currently seeking a CAD Engineer / Draftsman to support a manufacturing facility in Manchester on a short-term contract basis. This is a straightforward but important assignment focused on updating and creating site drawings to ensure accurate and up-to-date documentation of the facility. Scope of Work * Update existing site layout drawings * Produce new drawings for previously undocumented areas, including: * Roof voids * Service spaces * Ensure drawings are accurate, clear, and aligned with site requirements Requirements * Proven experience as a CAD Engineer / Draftsman within a manufacturing, industrial, or similar environment * Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar CAD software) * Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision * Strong attention...

Mechanical Design Engineer Position: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Castle Donington - Hybrid/Flexible Contract: Outside IR35 Type: Full-Time The Role This is a contract outside IR35 role working on a project involving designing a range of turbomachinery related components. Key Responsibilities: Create detailed 3D models and assemblies using Siemens NX. Generate engineering drawings. Perform engineering design calculations eg tolerance stack-up analysis & GD&T. Preparation of engineering design reports. Engage with suppliers and lead design for manufacturing activities. Ensure designs meet industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.Required qualifications and experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Experience designing turbomachinery, particularly blades/turbines. Experience using BS8888 and/or ASME Y14.5 Proficiency in NX software is essential. Strong skills in mechanical calculations and GD&T are essential....

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Derbyshire Rate: £40 - £42 per hour (Ltd – Outside IR35) Contract: 3 – 6 month initial contract – likely to extend Immediate Start Our client is looking for an experienced professional to take a lead role in managing the full design process—from initial concept through to final delivery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects within a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment. You'll use tools like CAD and advanced engineering software to validate calculations, support testing, and oversee project execution, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction at every stage. What Our Client is Looking For: A hands-on background in fabrication and structural engineering Proficiency in engineering calculations – using Mathcad, Excel, and hand calculations Expertise in acoustics, airflow, and thermal systems Experience with both large and small companies,...

Role: Electrical Maintenance Engineer Location: Clitheroe Rate: £38 per hour PAY: Outside IR35 (LTD) Length of contract: 3 months (plus) Skill set: Electrical Maintenance, PPM work and small projects to help the site run efficiently Start Date: ASAP Some Details: Are currently recruiting for a contract Maintenance Electrician working on a busy manufacturing site in Clitheroe. You will have experience working on your own and park of a team, dealing with Maintenance activities that come with a busy food packaging site. The role is coving whilst the site goes through a busy period and also recruits for permanent Engineers. This role could also be a great opportunity for a permanent Engineer, immediately available that would consider going temporary first, before transferring over to a permanent engineering role. Responsibilities: Planned Maintenance Reactive Maintenance Project work to make site run more efficiently Adding all Maintenance activities to their CMMS...

We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to support a Berkshire based client for a May start. Responsibilities: * Project engineering small packages of works. * Delivery of a portfolio of small – medium sized projects in accordance with the company project roadmap throughout the project lifecycle ensuring governance to current engineering standards and compliance with CDM regulations. * Strict GMP compliance to be adhered throughout the lifecycle of the project. * Coordination with the Principal Contractor and all other project team members to ensure completion to schedule. * Project management services to oversee the completion snags and any construction defects identified. * Project management services to oversee the completion of any installation, commissioning and qualification by liaising with the vendor, company Validation and any other company teams. * Weekly project progress reporting to the company Portfolio Manager. * Weekly project reporting to...

Contract opportunity Ongoing rolling contract (likely to be minimum 3 months) Outside IR35 4on, 4off (days & nights) Experience of working in a fast-paced, automated, distribution environment or similar? I am looking to speak with experienced, electrically biased, maintenance engineers for a new contract position with a company based in the Glasgow region. Working on a 4 on, 4 off rotation, you will be required to work alongside the existing team of maintenance engineers on both reactive and preventative tasks in supporting the facilities distribution activities. The client, a large manufacturing business, needs additional support for a likely period of 6 months. You will be working in partnership with the existing permanent engineering team to maintain a variety of distribution equipment including conveyors, cranes and wrappers. Due to site regulations, you MUST hold an HNC/HND level qualification as well as a Level 3 NVQ (minimum) You must have both qualifications in order to...

EC&I Project Engineer – Eastern Scotland – COMAH Manufacturing Facility – Contract (Outside IR35) Our client is seeking to recruit an experienced EC&I Project Engineer to support a COMAH regulated manufacturing facility in Eastern Scotland on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, safety-critical operation delivering key capital and improvement projects. The role is offered on a contract basis and has been assessed as Outside IR35. The Role: As an EC&I Project Engineer, you will take the lead on the EC&I delivery of a multi-million-pound packaging line upgrade project. You will be responsible for managing the electrical scope of work from detailed design through to installation, integration, and commissioning. Requirements: To be successful in this role, you should have experience in the following areas: * EC&I project delivery within process or manufacturing environments * Preparation of technical specifications,...

Regulatory Engineer Huddersfield 12 Month Contract Outside IR35    Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Regulatory Engineer ready to be the regulatory authority behind market-leading products? Are you able to Interpret and apply relevant EU & UK Directives (e.g. Machinery Directive, Marine Equipment Directive, RoHS, Low Voltage Directive, EMC Directive, RED etc) and harmonised standards?   We are seeking a Regulatory Engineer  to own the entire product compliance lifecycle, ensuring our innovative products meet all necessary global standards, with a special focus on the EU and UK markets.   The Role: Compliance Ownership You will be the key driver for certification across the entire product journey, from initial design review through to market release.   Key Responsibilities Include: CE Marking & UKCA Leadership: Lead the conformity assessment, technical documentation, and Declaration of Conformity preparation for new and existing products. Regulatory...