50 manufacturing engineer jobs found in Luton

Manufacturing Engineer Location: Luton Contract: 12 Month Contract Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Working Pattern: 4-5 Days On Site THE ROLE We are recruiting on behalf of a leading defence engineering organisation looking to appoint an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support their Manufacturing Engineering Team within Manufacturing Operations. This role will focus on supporting the transition of new products from design into manufacture, ensuring efficient, cost-effective and high-quality production readiness across complex engineering programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly advanced defence environment supporting NPI, process improvement and shopfloor manufacturing engineering activities on technically complex products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and improve manufacturing processes by analysing product requirements and defining manufacturing methods - Provide Design for...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Luton 12-Month Contract Paying up to £46.50p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work you will need to hold a high level of UK Security clearance Key Responsibilities Developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; understanding feedback from operators, conferring with equipment vendors or external suppliers Participating and supporting Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintaining governance through the Lifecycle Management process and creating/contributing to Manufacturing Plans Providing manufacturing decision-making information to aid the: review of production schedules; reviewing production labour and material costs; estimating future requirements preparation of product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends Building prototype products, writing work instructions and training...

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Luton. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be willing to undergo SC Clearance ahead of starting. 12 month initial contract. £46.15 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35 Based onsite in Luton.As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for the smooth transition of our new products from design into manufacture and will lead the front-end manufacturing engineering activities, from providing DfX input into the design (i.e. design for manufacturing, assembly and test), to solving production capability issues. Your technical and project management skills will help to ensure that new products are introduced into operations in a timely, efficient, cost effective and accurate manner. You will join our team in the following activities: Developing manufacturing processes by studying product...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire Salary: £40-50 per hour Contract: 7 Months Role Overview – Manufacturing Engineer Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC machining and CAM programming expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering organisation as they continue to develop and refine their precision machining capability. As a CNC‑focused Manufacturing Engineer, you will take ownership of developing and optimising machining processes across complex components, working with advanced CNC equipment and industry‑leading CAM software. You’ll act as the technical specialist for CNC methods, tooling, fixturing, programming and machining standards, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency and right‑first‑time performance. This is an on‑site role based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, working within a state‑of‑the‑art advanced manufacturing environment with the benefit of a 4‑day working week (Mon–Thu). Key...

Assembly Operator Location: Farnborough, Hampshire (full time onsite) Duration: 6 months Rate: £19 per hour (PAYE) or £25.45 per hour (Umbrella) IR35: Inside IR35 Clearance: Eligible for SC Clearance (sole British nationality required) Overview A leading organisation within the Defence & Security sector is seeking an Assembly Operator to support both RMA and new build activity. Reporting to the Senior Supervisor (Operations), the role is focused on meeting department goals and delivering to customer requirements across repair, test and assembly. Responsibilities: Working as part of the assembly team to produce LRU's to the daily going rate. Re-work of circuit boards to IPC7711/7721 standard involving removal/replacement of surface mount components. Working on repair and processing of LRU's through troubleshoot ensuring correct use of in-house systems. Use of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for the test of product. Use electronic systems to track repairs and update...

CAD Detailer Location: Sevenoaks Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week in the office Contract: Initial 12-month contract, with potential to become permanent Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented CAD/SolidWorks Detailer to support the creation of high-quality manufacturing and fabrication documentation. This role is focused on converting concepts, engineering input, and design information into precise, production-ready drawings and technical packages. The successful candidate will work closely with production teams, machinists, fabricators, and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are practical, accurate, and ready for manufacture. Key Responsibilities * Produce manufacturing-ready 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks and CAD software * Create detailed shop drawings, assembly drawings, and exploded views * Apply accurate dimensions, tolerances, weld symbols, fasteners, and material specifications * Ensure drawings comply with...

An opportunity has arisen with my client for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a 6 -month contract. As the Principal Mechanical Design Engineer you will develop products to meet customer's needs. You will perform a range of engineering activities including progressing developmental designs into production environments and working with suppliers on technical queries. Role: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer Pay: £40 -£50 per hour via umbrella Location: Stevenage or Bristol Contract: 6months Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week Security Clearance: Security Cleared however can start on BPSS, UK Eyes only 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...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 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 or Bristol – depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. 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) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     Experience specifically required: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic Component level fault finding CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. Environmental testing would also be an advantage. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella).  Time and a quarter Overtime rate for hours worked over 37 hours Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Development...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Codification Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 1-2 days in office, rest of the week remote.   Candidates from the following fields would be well suited to this role: Configuration Engineer, Engineering Data Engineer, Engineering Data Analyst, Technical Data Engineer, Product Configuration Engineer, ILS Engineer (Integrated Logistics Support Engineer), Supportability Engineer, Defence Logistics Engineer, Logistics Engineer, Supply Chain Engineer (Defence), Codification Engineer, NATO Codification Specialist, NSN Codification Engineer, PLM Engineer, SAP Master Data Engineer, and Configuration/Data Management Specialist within engineering or manufacturing environments. Rate: £45 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote...

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.  Other CAD Package skills are also fine.         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 - 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...

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 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...

Lead Structural Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering between £55-£66ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with metallic and composite parts? Do you have experience in MSC Nastran? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Structural Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: Developing and validating high‑fidelity finite‑element models for metallic, composite, and hybrid structures Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal, and fluid‑structure interaction analyses Performing...

Are you a dedicated and experienced Multi-Skilled Shift Engineer who thrives on keeping things moving? We are partnering with a large global manufacturer to find a highly competent, motivated engineering professional to join their team. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to become the backbone of a high-performing production facility. If you have a passion for real-time troubleshooting, a knack for solving complex mechanical and electrical puzzles, and want to secure a role with a massive global brand, we want to hear from you today! This role utilises a balanced, predictable 4-week rotating shift pattern (12-hour shifts) Week 1 (Days): Work Mon/Tue, Off Wed/Thu, Work Fri/Sat/Sun Week 2 (Days): Off Mon/Tue, Work Wed/Thu, Off Fri/Sat/Sun Week 3 (Nights): Work Mon/Tue, Off Wed/Thu, Work Fri/Sat/Sun Week 4 (Nights): Off Mon/Tue, Work Wed/Thu, Off Fri/Sat/Sun What's In It For You? Clear opportunities for progression into permanent roles with a global giant. A...

Are you a dedicated and experienced Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer with proven working knowledge of both electrical and mechanical systems? We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a temp ongoing basis. You will be instrumental in ensuring the continuous, and efficient operation of the plant and equipment, site facilities and infrastructure during the working shift. Location: DS Smith South Mills, The Ridgeway, Blunham, Bedford MK44 3PH, United Kingdom Hours: (6am-6pm days, 6pm-6am nights including weekends.) Salary: £57k A Maintenance Engineer at DSS Blunham is a technical professional responsible for minimising downtime by performing real-time troubleshooting, emergency breakdown responses, and routine maintenance. Responsibilities: * Breakdown Response: React quickly to equipment failures and production interruptions to minimize downtime. * Maintenance Execution: Complete Planned Preventative...

Grid Integration and System Studies Engineer – 1 year contract Our client, a leading developer within the global offshore wind sector, is looking to hire a Grid Integration and System Studies Engineer for an initial 1 year contract. This role can be based at one of 3 locations – London, Coventry or Swindon. The role will be offered on Outside IR35, Limited Co, contract for initial duration of 1 year. Duties / Responsibilities: The Engineer will sit in Client Renewables Electrical System & Project Engineering team, supporting the Project’s Engineering and Package Managers with responsibilities including: • Working in construction or development phases of our offshore wind farm projects, the Engineer will be responsible for ensuring a robust and optimised through life design of the project’s electrical system supporting on all aspects of the generation and transmission system up to the grid interface point. • Advise projects on specific questions regarding...

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...

Role: Senior Product Design Engineer Location: London Contract Type: Contract / Freelance Duration: 6 months + Rate: £315 per day Status: Outside IR35 - Ltd co contract Shape Innovative Products from concept to reality. An exciting opportunity has arisen with a highly respected product innovation consultancy known for delivering cutting-edge solutions across healthcare, consumer, and industrial sectors. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will play a pivotal role in transforming ideas into commercially successful, production-ready products. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Product Design Engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, balancing creativity with technical rigour, and leading projects from research through to manufacture. The Opportunity: As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will work on a broad portfolio of technically challenging and highly innovative projects within consumer electronics,...

Senior Consultant - Engineering Design Location: London - 5 days a week 40 hours per week (hybred 3 days in the office min) Contract: Freelance / Contract / 6 Months + £315 per day Limited company Engineer Innovation From Concept to Manufacture We are working with a leading product innovation consultancy seeking an experienced Senior Consultant for Mechanical Engineering Design, to deliver complex engineering projects from concept through to production in the Medical and consumer product world. This role suits a technically strong, commercially aware engineer with experience leading projects, solving complex design challenges, and managing client relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead client communication and project delivery Interpret briefs, define requirements, and manage plans, budgets, and timelines Develop innovative engineering concepts and assess feasibility Deliver robust designs using 3D CAD, FEA/CFD, mathematical modelling, and prototype testing Support...