42 manufacturing jobs found in Stevenage

Project Engineer 12 Month Contract Stevenage £50 per hour Umbrella   Overview of department: WSSE are integral in the development of systems and system architectures, and as a result we have developed a capability supporting developments across the full product life cycle. The team integrate real products, models and synthetic environments to provide visualisations, demonstrations, verification & validation as well as training capability and support.   Responsibilities: Support the delivery of integration tools to customers acting as the liaison between WSSE and Manufacturing Working with Project Leads and development teams to understand the critical path activities to ensure we deliver on time. You will work as part of a heterogeneous agile development team, made up of mixed discipline engineers working in synergy to deliver the simulations and representations of real equipment. The role requires you to deploy existing software packages provided to you from the software...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Supply Chain Manager subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days onsite per week 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) Supply Chain Manager Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join ISP in the Equipment's team. The successful candidate will bring their experience and knowledge to ensure effective Supplier performance, capability & Risk management. As a team, we work across all programmes in a changing environment, managing and implementing both mature and new technologies. Responsibilities /Skillset/experience required Internal and external assessment skills/knowledge;...

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...

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,...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit 2x Tooling Design Engineer subcontractors.   This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who has Tooling and Creo experience.  Previous experience of working in the defence or aerospace industry would be great.   Rate: £50.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Bolton or Stevenage – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Tooling Design Engineer Job Description:   You will be part of a high performing team. You will be creating Tooling solutions on a wide variety of projects. This is a critical role collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams to understand...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit an Interconnects Design Engineer / Cable Harness Design Engineer.   The role does require Zuken E3 experience.      Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer Job Description:   The role will be working within the Interconnects Team in Electronic Engineering (EE). EE aims to develop leading edge electronic engineering expertise, capabilities and technologies. The Interconnects Team forms a valuable part of this, tasked with providing a professional design...

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...

Civil & Structural Design Engineer, Harlow, Contract For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Location: Harlow Start Date: Spring 2026 Status: 6 months, Outside IR35 Workscope Addison Project Plc are...

Role:         Panel Wireman Location:  St. Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19. Rate:        £20.76p/h + holidays PAYE - OR  £27.10 per hour LTD  Duration:  6 months, subject to extension Residency: UK The Role: Our client is seeking experienced Panel Wireman to support ongoing requirements based on their site in St Neots. The Panel Wireman's role will include;  Working from engineering drawings to build DCS cabinets, assembly control panels with components/trunking (Rittal cabinet experience beneficial) Crimping, terminating and looming work Competent use of Hand tools. Good communication skills Health & Safety conscious The Panel Wireman will assist with strip, clean and pack activities within the System Assembly and Design team. The Company: The client is a leader within the Automation and Control Systems field with operations in 100 countries worldwide. They specialise in providing integrated solutions to the Transmission and Distribution and Oil & Gas...

Energy & Compliance Manager |Greenwich | 15-Month Fixed Term Contract | Circa £60,000 + Bonus + Ex Benefits About the Role We're seeking an experienced Energy & Compliance Manager for a 15-month maternity cover. You'll deliver existing energy-saving initiatives, support carbon reduction goals, and ensure statutory and audit compliance across a large operational site. This hands-on role focuses on delivery, coordination, and stakeholder engagement, working closely with Facilities, Engineering, HSE, and senior leadership. Why Apply? Make a real impact by leading energy and carbon reduction projects. Collaborate with senior and international stakeholders, gaining high visibility. Take ownership of well-defined, fully funded initiatives from day one. Enjoy a broad, varied role spanning energy, compliance, audits, and CAPEX. Benefit from a competitive salary and a supportive, high-performing team. What You'll Be Doing Deliver agreed energy-saving initiatives aligned...

Quality Engineer / CMM Inspector Location: West London Sector: Aerospace Manufacturing Employment Type: Temp to Perm Company Overview Our client is a precision aerospace component manufacturer producing high-spec machined, SMW and chemically etched components for the aerospace sector. They operate within a quality-driven, AS9100-compliant environment and are looking to strengthen their inspection and quality team. Role Overview We are seeking a Quality Engineer with strong CMM inspection experience. The successful candidate will primarily operate CMM equipment while supporting wider quality engineering activities within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment. This role is hands-on and inspection-focused, with additional quality engineering responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Operate and run CMM inspections using: LK Altera 15.10.8 Camio (2022) Focus (2021) Execute pre-written CMM programs and perform dimensional inspections Interpret and inspect...

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...

CMM Programmer (Contract) – PC-DMIS / Zeiss Calypso – Essex – Outside IR35 3-month contract | 4-day week + overtime | Immediate/ASAP start (where possible) We’re recruiting for an experienced CMM Programmer to support a busy inspection function on a 3-month contract basis for a manufacturing environment in Essex. You’ll be programming and running CMM inspections using PC-DMIS and/or Zeiss Calypso, producing accurate reports and supporting quality / production with measurement capability. The Role * Create, prove-out and optimise CMM programs for a range of precision components * Operate CMMs and complete first-off, in-process and final inspection * Produce clear inspection reports and dimensional data (FAIRs where required) * Work closely with Quality, Engineering and Production to resolve non-conformance * Maintain traceability and compliance to internal quality procedures What you’ll need * Proven experience as a CMM...

Job Title: High Level Technician Job Location: Southwest London Hourly Pay Rate: £31.48 PAYE / £ 41.11 Umbrella Shifts: Minimum of 50 hours a week Shift Pattern: Panama . Days and nights Duration: On-going contract Start Date: ASAP Industries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer Client Summary: A world-renowned Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance company and is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK and employs over...

Job Specification – Welder / Fabricator Location: Braintree, Essex Pay: £16.00 – £18.00 per hour (depending on experience) Contract Type: Permanent (subject to a 3-month probation period) Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm About the Role: A well-established manufacturing company in Braintree is seeking a skilled Welder / Fabricator to join their growing team. This is a hands-on, full-time position offering long-term stability, excellent pay, and great company benefits. You’ll be working in a structural and architectural fabrication environment, contributing to high-quality projects across a range of sectors. Key Responsibilities: * MIG welding of mild steel components (3mm – 40mm thickness) * Interpreting and working from technical engineering drawings * Operating fabrication machinery and equipment * Working to execution class 2 welding standards * Fabricating bespoke and structural components to specification *...

Principal RF Engineer Location: Great Baddow or Cowes Contract Length: 6 months IR35: Inside IR35 Rate: £60p/h PAYE (£68.72p/h inc. holiday rate) OR £81.05p/h Umbrella Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Principal RF Engineer to provide technical leadership in the design and development of advanced Radio Frequency (RF) hardware systems. This is a senior-level role focused on delivering robust RF solutions across new product development and technology upgrades to existing platforms. The successful candidate will lead RF design activities from concept through to production and integration, resolving complex engineering challenges within high-performance, safety-critical environments. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in RF engineering. Develop RF system architectures and detailed circuit-level designs. Perform RF and electromagnetic simulation and analysis (e.g., using industry-standard tools such as ADS, HFSS or...

Mechanical Fitter Heathrow Airport £25.00 per hour Ongoing Days, Nights, Weekends Uplifts in place for nights and weekends. The Company MJM is currently recruiting experienced Mechanical Fitters to work at Heathrow Airport on a long-term basis. You'll be part of a skilled team responsible for maintaining the mechanical integrity of Heathrow’s critical infrastructure—keeping systems running efficiently in one of the world’s busiest airports. The Role As a Mechanical / Maintenance Fitter based at Heathrow, you will be responsible for maintaining automated systems to ensure maximum productivity, efficiency, and equipment availability. Your duties will include: * Maintaining automated systems to a high operational standard * Carrying out fault-finding, reactive repairs, and planned preventative maintenance * Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults * Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth system performance About You * Proven experience...

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with experience in building electro-mechanical assemblies and working with both mechanical and electrical components. You'll be responsible for assembling, inspecting, testing, upgrading and repairing assemblies in accordance with technical drawings, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Customer Manufacturing Manuals (CMMs), ensuring all work meets quality and functional standards. Key Responsibilities Assemble small electro-mechanical components according to technical drawings, SOPs, and CMMs. Use hand tools and measuring equipment such as torque drivers, micrometers and verniers. Perform assembly tasks including drilling, tapping, reaming, countersinking, filing, lapping, buffing, and lubrication. Connect cables and wires following technical specifications. Conduct tests and inspections to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve any product issues. Maintain the equipment used in electronic assembly processesRequirements Ability to...