25 manufacturing engineer jobs found in Stevenage

Join a leading partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence as a Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration) in Stevenage. Our client is seeking a talented professional to be at the core of their operations, focusing on the manufacturing and assembly of missiles. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will leverage their previous experience to ensure that products are produced efficiently and within budget, making a significant impact on the business. If you are a skilled Manufacturing Engineer looking to contribute to a high-stakes environment, this opportunity is for you. Key Responsibilities: Creating and updating instructions for manufacturing. Tasks of designing, commissioning, and validating the associated tooling will be undertaken. Assist in the industrial validation process by utilising tools such as FMEAs and FAIs. Resolving any technical issues that may occur during the manufacturing process. Route card changes because of rework activities. Management of...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer. The department are looking for candidates with skills in the following: Verification & validation, design modifications, commissioning, FMEAs, configuration control, sub-assembly manufacturing.   Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Stevenage 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)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design,...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer Lead on an initial 12-month contract basis. As the Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Role: Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer Pay: £32 - £35 per hour Umbrella rate Location: Stevenage - fully onsite Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 12 months IR35 Status: Inside SC Clearance: SC however can start on BPSS Responsibilities: Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process using FMEA's, FAI's etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework...

Manufacturing Engineer Basildon 12-Month Contract Paying up to £48p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment Support product transition from design into production Analyse production data, costs, and schedules to inform decisions Resolve complex production issues and improve shop floor performance Drive efficiency through capacity planning, workflow, and layout improvements Ensure product quality through validation, verification, and process control Maintain manufacturing documentation and production data Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Support failure investigations using structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D) Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams Essential: Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and principles Ability to analyse data and influence decisions Experience across the product...

Manufacturing Engineer Peterborough – Fully on site PE1 Initially 9 months – possible extensions. Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 4:00pm / Friday 7:00am - 11:00am £28.10ph + Holiday + Pension or £38.15 Umbrella Rate An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading a globally recognised Fortune 100 engineering and manufacturing organisation within a highly advanced engine manufacturing environment. Working across Assembly and Final Assembly operations, you'll support New Product Introduction (NPI), process improvement, manufacturing projects and production support activities, helping to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost. This is a varied role offering exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, major improvement programmes and capital investment projects. Key Responsibilities • Deliver manufacturing engineering and process improvement projects • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and manufacturing...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer 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: 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: 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...

Mechanical Design Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using CREO? Do you have experience carrying out mechanical design and proving activities? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Mechanical Design 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. You will be involved in: 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 the functional & environmental testing and trials Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to...

Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Stevenage - 4 days/week onsite minimum (likely flexible week to week) + 1 day remote Duration: 12 months Rate: £50/hour Umbrella IR35: Inside Clearance: SC + BPSS to start (UK Eyes Only) Overview 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: 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....

Mechanical Design Engineer Contract Length: 3 to 6 Months with a potential to go permanent Location: Oakley, Bedfordshire (3 days onsite a week) About the Role In this role, you will be heavily involved in the entire product development lifecycle-from early conceptual design and prototyping to integration, verification, and testing. If you have a passion for electric propulsion, eVTOL applications, and creating zero-compromise engineering solutions, we want you on our team. What You Will Do Design & Innovate: Drive day-to-day CAD design activities using CAE, CAD, and CAM tools to develop innovative product concepts, prototypes, and metallic/composite components. Integrate Next-Gen Tech: Support payload and propulsion system integration (including all-electric and eVTOL applications). Work closely with the aircraft concepts team to assess performance impacts and drive aircraft-level optimization. Own the Lifecycle: Contribute to design, integration, verification, and...

Position: Senior CAD Design Consultant (Cooling)               Location: Hybrid 2 days onsite in Dunton Position Type: Contract Outside IR35 About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of a major Tier 1 global automotive supplier who specialize in designing and manufacturing advanced fluid management systems, specifically focusing on engine cooling, battery cooling, air charge systems, and air intake applications They are looking for a CAD Cooling design engineer to join their team on a contract basis Job Description CAD Designer to support an automotive supplier on vehicle packaging and cooling hose routing activities. Creating, modifying and releasing CAD data to support the re-routing of cooling hoses and associated components in order to resolve packaging constraints within the vehicle environment. This role would suit a CAD Designer with prior experience of cooling hoses, fluid routing, under-bonnet packaging or similar automotive systems, combined with...

Mechanical Fitter We are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter Working as part of a skilled Engineering team, you will play a key role in the installation of material handling systems This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive maintenance professional with strong mechanical skills and experience within a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will have: * A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, or City & Guilds Level 3). * Previous experience in a Mechanical Fitter or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment. * The ability to read and interpret engineering and technical drawings. * Welding, grinding, and oxy-acetylene cutting experience. * Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance. If you are an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking to join...

We are currently supporting a leading engineering business within the water treatment sector in their search for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their growing team.  This is a long term contract, outside ir35 with remote working considered (must be based in the UK).  The Role You will act as the sole Mechanical Engineer across several concurrent projects, taking ownership of mechanical design input, specification, and procurement activities. Key responsibilities include: Specifying and procuring pumps, blowers, and steelwork fabrications Supporting delivery of multiple medium-scale water treatment projects Working closely with suppliers and fabrication partners across the UK Attending factory acceptance tests (FATs) at various UK sites Ensuring engineering solutions are delivered to quality, cost, and schedule requirements About You We are looking for a self-sufficient and fast-learning engineer who is comfortable taking ownership of their work. Ideally you will have:...

Position Title:              Plant IT CIM Engineer                          Duration:                      Contract                                                                      Location:                      Dagenham, Essex                    Division:                       Information Technology Position Description: Plant IT CIM Engineer, lead the seamless operation of PFS (Plant Floor System) applications at our Clients' largest engine manufacturing facility Become the subject matter expert (SME) for several PFS applications and utilise that knowledge to provide production support, and new ideas and solutions Lead the escalation and resolution of critical incidents/issues, working and collaborating with in-plant customers, other in Plant IT and our global IT organisation, and suppliers Support the implementation of infrastructure and application projects Create, understand and use best-in-class IT processes, tools, methodologies and standards Ensure appropriate...

Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is currently recruiting for a Controls Project Engineer Contractor on behalf of Mars at their Plymouth site. This role is essential for delivering robust Electrical, Control, and Automation (EC&A) projects, driving technical execution, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Job Purpose: As a Controls Project Engineer Contractor, you will provide critical technical expertise and day-to-day project support across electrical and automation initiatives. You will act as a pivotal bridge between cross-functional teams, contractors, and site stakeholders to ensure that engineering projects are scoped, designed, commissioned, and delivered safely, on time, and in strict alignment with Mars safety and quality standards. Responsibilities ● Project Support & Delivery: Deliver technical input into the scoping, design, and...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Data Engineer to join a leading aerospace organisation on an 18-month contract, supporting a major Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) transformation programme. This role is not a traditional cloud data engineering position. Instead, you'll take ownership of migrating engineering and product data, including CAD models, engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical documentation from legacy systems into a new PLM environment. We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in engineering, manufacturing or product data management who have worked with PLM systems such as Teamcenter, Windchill, ENOVIA or similar. Experience in aerospace, defence, automotive or other highly regulated engineering environments would be highly beneficial. You will take ownership of a dedicated data migration work package, ensuring engineering data is accurately assessed, prepared, cleansed and successfully migrated into a...

Software Engineer, Developer, Backend – Java – Identity - IAM Contract – Until End of December 2026 (Renewable) Rate: £600 per day – Inside IR35 Location: Essex based offices (between Brentwood and Basildon) 4 days a week The banking and finance arm of one of the world’s leading manufacturing companies and a household name is seeking a software engineer, software developer with Backend, Back End and Identity Access Management (IAM) expertise. The Backend Software Engineer will join the Identity Management Services team, (IAM) focusing on the core platform work that powers identity infrastructure. Main Tasks & Responsibilities: > Design and build high-scale backend services > Serve as a technical lead to upskill the team in modern, industry-leading application development. > Ensure the platform is secure and resilient > Leverage expertise to elevate the team's technical standards and foster a culture of excellence in backend engineering. Essential Skill and...

D&R Engineer / ADAS Application Engineer Location: Dunton, Basildon, Essex (4 days onsite per week) Rate: £30.18 per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35), increasing to £39.55 per hour after 13 weeks Contract: Initially until the end of 2026, with potential extensions into 2027 Hours: 37.5 hours per week Please note a UK Driving Licence is essential to apply. D&R Engineer / ADAS Application Engineer Lead wanted to support the development and delivery of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) across European EV and Commercial Vehicle programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle technologies, supporting feature development, systems integration, testing, validation and programme delivery within a leading global automotive manufacturer. Key Responsibilities * Lead engineering activities supporting programme milestones and gateways. * Support the development and delivery of ADAS technologies. * Manage supplier deliverables and...

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Maidenhead. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and current SC Clearance 6-month initial contract Rate is open to negotiation, inside IR35 Fully onsite in Maidenhead due to the nature of the role Job Description: Design, develop, test, and document mechanical assemblies through the full product lifecycle. Deliver robust mechanical solutions using company engineering tools and processes. Create and review mechanical documentation: design packs, analysis reports, plans, and procedures. Define and analyse mechanical performance and functional behaviours. Optimise designs for various manufacturing methods (machining, moulding, extrusion, sheet metal, casting). Perform tolerance analysis for precision parts and complex assemblies. Produce designs compliant with MIL‑STD, DEF‑STAN, EMC, TEMPEST, and...

Interim Project Engineer Manager (Outside IR35) Omega  Reading, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Save   Apply Job Role: Interim Project Engineer Manager (Outside IR35) Job Location: Reading Area, Berkshire, with occasional UK travel Rate: Target £500–£600 per day + reasonable expenses DOE apply with your expectations Contract: Interim Assignment (Outside IR35) Duration: Initial 3 months Start: Available at short notice, ideally within 2 weeks Applications welcomed from Ltd Companies! We are supporting a market-leading multi-site PLC manufacturing organisation seeking an experienced Interim Project Engineer - Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of critical engineering and capital improvement projects during a key delivery period, post-shutdown. The role requires an individual who can mobilise quickly, provide technical and project leadership, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Assignment guidelines - Interim Project Engineer Manager...

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner with strong SAP and production planning experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of cutting-edge defence programmes? We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planner to join a leading defence engineering organisation based in Ampthill. Working within the Special Projects business area, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust production plans that support the manufacture of hardware for innovative development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure production schedules, materials and resources are aligned to programme requirements. The Role As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support manufacturing activities across a range of...