25 manufacturing jobs found in Bury St Edmunds

Job Title: CNC Setter Operator - Nights Location: Thetford Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 4:00pm - 4:00am (11.5 hours per shift) Pay Rate: £14 - £16 per hour (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Temporary Start Date: ASAP Job Overview We are currently seeking two experienced CNC Setter Operators to join our busy machine shop on the night shift. The successful candidates will be responsible for setting and operating CNC turning machines to manufacture high-quality components in line with engineering specifications. Key Responsibilities Safely set and operate CNC turning machines to produce precision components. Carry out first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks. Monitor production processes and make necessary adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency. Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T. Select and set cutting tools and tooling offsets. Ensure work is completed in accordance with company procedures and health & safety...

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role: Quality Engineer x 3 Location Sudbury UK Fully site based Monday to Friday End of January 2026/February 2026 start date 6 months initially Inside IR35 £20-30 Per hour (TBD) The Quality Operations Engineer will be responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and improving key elements of the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Sudbury Site, developing a culture of Quality by education, mentoring and example. Job Responsibilities: Provide Quality support to the Manufacturing Operations Team Support CAPA & Issue Resolution to ensure timely and accurate completion. Administer & support the deviation process to ensure timely and accurate completion. Administer & support the quality notification process to ensure timely and accurate completion. Prepare for supplier, customer, regulatory & notified body audits as required. Conduct internal & supplier quality audits as required. Support the change control...

Do you have experience in operating machinery? Job title: General Operative Location: Haverhill Hourly Rate: up to £13.00ph DOE Contract: Temporary on-going Hours: Monday - Friday Set shift on either earlies (6am-2pm) lates (2pm-10pm) or nights (10pm-6am night premium paid) Sector: Manufacturing An opportunity has arisen for General Operative for our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk As the General Operative your duties will include: * Operate and maintain a variety of machinery including lathes, milling machines, drilling rigs and cutting equipment * Set up, align and calibrate tooling, work‑holders and fixtures for machining components * Assemble machined parts, carry out finishing operations * Monitor machine performance, conduct routine checks, perform basic maintenance, and report issues promptly. An ideal candidate for the General Operative will have: * Familiarity with machining previously. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews...

DVA Engineer - Contract Opportunity Location: Midlands (Hybrid options) Contract: 3-6 months, Outside IR35 We are seeking an experienced DVA Engineer to support a automotive OEM. This role is ideal for someone with strong dimensional analysis expertise and deep knowledge of 3DCS modelling. Key Responsibilities As a DVA Engineer, you will play a key role in defining, validating, and optimising the complete vehicle dimensional concept. Your responsibilities will include: Applying Design Variation Analysis (DVA) tools to evaluate multiple concepts and validate optimal vehicle solutions. Leading Engineering Release (ER) sign-off across all components for new model programmes. Supporting Perceived Quality teams to define vehicle gap & flush targets. Working cross‑functionally to develop the complete dimensional control concept across major exterior and interior systems. Building detailed 3DCS tolerance simulation models to evaluate design capability and reporting insights...

We're partnering with a rapidly growing, family-run engineering firm in Witham, known for delivering expert machinery and production line maintenance across the East and South East. They're now seeking a Mobile Maintenance Engineer to join their skilled, supportive, and close-knit team. This role is ideal for a mechanically biased engineer with some electrical know-how - particularly those with experience in FMCG environments who enjoy variety and time on the road. What's on Offer Up to £20 per hour, depending on experience Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Overtime paid at one and a half times your hourly rate Travel time paid (to and from site, starting from Witham) Holiday buy-back and loyalty bonus schemes Permanent, full-time role with long-term progression Supportive team in a stable, growing business The Role Carry out on-site maintenance and repair work across client facilities Diagnose and fix mechanical faults, with some electrical involvement Inspect,...

Welder/Fabricator – Temp to Perm Opportunity 📍 Location: Witham 🏭 Industry: Automotive Equipment Manufacturing 🕒 Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 15:00 🚀 Immediate Start Available Stonetech Recruitment is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join a leading automotive equipment manufacturer in Witham. This is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity for a skilled professional looking for long-term stability. Key Responsibilities: 🔧 MIG Welding to high standards 🏗️ Fabricating components with precision 📐 Reading and working from technical drawings What We’re Looking For: ✅ Proven experience in MIG welding & fabrication ✅ Strong attention to detail and quality control ✅ Ability to interpret and follow technical drawings 📢 Don’t miss this opportunity! Apply now for an immediate start

Workshop Operative Location: Norwich Area Hours: 08:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday (plenty of overtime available at higher rates) Our well-established client, a respected manufacturer of high-quality engineered products, is currently expanding their workshop team and is looking for experienced Workshop Operatives to join them in the Norwich area. If you’re a skilled workshop operative seeking your next step in precision manufacturing, this could be the role for you. You’ll enjoy working in a hands-on environment where technical skill, attention to detail, and problem-solving are part of everyday work. The ideal candidate will bring strong engineering aptitude, a practical, hands-on mindset, and a reliable work ethic.   What You'll Be Doing: Constructing, assembling, and finishing precision-engineered products using hand and power tools Working on complex builds requiring engineering knowledge and technical aptitude Fabricating sub-assemblies for sophisticated product ranges...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Bedfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Technician subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Hourly Rate: £29.70 (Overtime Hourly rate of ‘Time and a half’ for hours worked over 37 hours per week).   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Live Build Manufacturing Technician Job Description: The Live Build Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing, test and inspection tasks within the Live Build Facility, in accordance with product certification procedures, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated...

Morson are working with an Aerospace Manufacturer who are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join the based at the Stevenage site. Role description Define and perform Quality Assurance (QA) activities, by ensuring correct implementation of procedures and processes, to ensure product quality meets the stated requirements Lead prevention and quality improvements of Spacecraft Production processes Manage completion of corrective and preventative actions to closure Drive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction Responsibilities Write a Quality Surveillance Plan (QSP) and continuously maintain it in accordance with project requirements. Write specific instructions to define the inspection processes or checks. Request additional inspections when needed, such as those in response to a technical warning notice. Chair gates reviews as defined in the project and as agreed with project PA (Manufacturing Readiness Review, Integration...

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Stevenage. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the British nationality and be eligible to obtain full SC Clearance 12-month initial contract £50 p/h Umbrella, inside Based in Stevenage, 2-3 days per week onsite Responsibilities: Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer within our Military Packaging Design Team; involving Product Life Cycle, from concepts and detailed designs through to trials, qualification, production, and further in-service support. In this role, you will design and develop mechanical solutions for a wide variety of complex Military Packaging for critical defence products. You will influence design decisions across the full life cycle and play a key role in ensuring designs meet performance, safety, cost and scheduled customer...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop...

6 Month Contract (initially) Up to £50 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Circa 4 days per week on site (could be some flex on this week to week) Job Role: You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Key Responsibilities: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical queries that may arise. Planning and reporting on own day-to-day activities to meet project milestones. Gain...

Overview of department: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Responsibilities: Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer within our Military Packaging Design Team involving Product Life Cycle, from concepts and detailed designs through to trials, qualification, production, and further in-service support. In this role, you will design and develop mechanical solutions for a wide variety of complex Military Packaging for critical defence products. You will influence design decisions across...

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer JOB LOCATION: STEVENAGE OR BRISTOL SECURITY: SC - Potential BPSS start (UKEO) DURATION: 6+ Months (Extension Possible if Meeting Expectations) TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: 4 days a week on site; 1 remote (flexible over start/finish time). PAY RATE: £ 50 /hr (Umbrella Inside IR35) Essential QUALIFICATIONS Beneficial- HND or HNC in Mech Engineering TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered * Preferable for Def/Aero; if hitting the skills on JD, open to others; automotive, oil & gas etc. Essential Skillset & Tools * Experience using Creo 3D design tool Essential- Knowledge of the following: * Manufacturing processes * Tolerance studies * Mass property calculations * Material selection * FMEA * Design for Manufacture/Assembly * Structural design * Product Lifecycles * Industrial validation * An ability to work as part of a multifunctional...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) JOB LOCATION: STEVENAGE SECURITY: SC - Potential BPSS start DURATION: 12+ Months Likely to extend TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. PAY RATE: £ 50 /hr (Umbrella Inside IR35) Essential QUALIFICATIONS Beneficial- HND or HNC in Mech Engineering TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? If not what industries can be considered Can be open to industry experience as ling as they have the skillset. Def/Aero can be beneficial, but other areas such as: * Automotive Essential Skillset & Tools * Ideally Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant industry experience * Robust hands-on experience with design methodologies such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM * Strong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisions * Experience engaging...

Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) required for a long term contract assignment based out of Stevenage Overview of department: An opportunity to become part of Europe's No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer's needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Responsibilities: Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer within our Military Packaging Design Team; involving Product Life Cycle, from concepts and detailed designs through to trials, qualification, production, and further in-service support. In this role, you will design and develop mechanical solutions for a...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Bedfordshire Rate: £50 p/h - We are booking interviews in next week! Please call or email for a slot An opportunity to become part of Europe's No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer's needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Mechanical Design Engineer? Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer within our Military Packaging Design Team; involving Product Life Cycle, from concepts and detailed designs through to trials, qualification, production, and further in-service support. In this role,...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Missile Test Architect subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference)   Hybrid / Remote working: This role is a hybrid role, 1-2 days a week possibly in lab up to 3 in first weeks Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Missile Test Architect Job Description: The department are looking for experienced test equipment engineers that want to use their knowledge in a system/sub system management role. The role includes determining the project test equipment needs, managing the requirements for test equipment and managing the development through delivery and into service. In this role, you will be responsible for the projects test equipment and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit 4x Supplier Quality Engineers.   A strong background of Supplier Quality Engineering / Auditing is required.  Defence, Aerospace or Automotive industries would be great.   Rate: £45.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage or Bolton – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be 1-2 days per week onsite and the rest working remote Duration: 6 or 12 Months initially with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Supplier Quality Engineers Job Description:   An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Supplier Quality auditor to join the Supplier Quality Assurance team, supporting assurance of Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical suppliers   This...

Configuration Engineer Stevenage – Hybrid Working 6 12 Month Plus Contract Working with a Globally known Manufacturing Company within the Defence industry. They are actively seeking a Configuration Engineer on a 6 - 12 month plus contract within the Stevenage area.   Responsibilities: The Senior Configuration Engineer is responsible for the Product definition and/or Configuration Management of a minor project or major parts of a project.  Skillset/experience required: Knowledge of Configuration Management and the application of these within and demanding yet professional engineering environment. The ability to build rapport with stakeholders as well as positively promote the Configuration Management group through supportive and pro-active approach with internal customers. Awareness of relevant internal and external customer requirements and standards. Reflection of engineering input, through the engineering change process, into the design definition / structure,...