193 manufacturing engineer jobs found

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 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Southampton, Hampshire An established high-tech manufacturing business based in Southampton is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Operations Engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The company designs and manufactures advanced laser technology used across a wide range of industrial applications worldwide. With new products being introduced at pace, this role will play a key part in supporting manufacturing capability, improving processes and ensuring successful product introduction into production. This is a hands-on engineering role, working closely with production, engineering and NPI teams to optimise manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement and support operational performance. The role is approximately 50% cleanroom based, so experience or comfort working within controlled environments would be beneficial. ________________________________________ The Role You will be responsible for...

Manufacturing Engineer Outside IR35 Contract 6 Months Duration Burnley Manufacturing Engineer The Role Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, to be the key link between manufacturing engineering, design engineering and the planning department. Quality and accuracy of work are essential. Manufacturing Engineer Main Responsibilities • Create production routings, with timing estimates, and release processed job packs through to manufacture, including any CNC progs, cut lists and work instructions. Diligently check accuracy of shop orders, engineering drawings and BOMs • Creation of accurate sheet-metal developments, utilising current 2D & 3D CAD-CAM software, suitable for the current machine capabilities and tooling, including any DXF creation required for parts sent out to subcon. • Generate and maintain CNC laser programs, with the focus on optimal sheet utilisation & toolpath efficiency to maximise profitability. • Creation of cut lists for all sectional...

Contract Manufacturing Engineer Basildon | Defence Electronics | 6-12 Month Contract (likely extension) We are seeking an experienced Contract Manufacturing Engineer to support the smooth transition of new defence electronic products from design into volume production at our client's Basildon site. You will work within their Integrated Sensing and Protection business, developing and improving manufacturing processes and equipment to enable world‑class production across land, air and sea domains. Key Responsibilities Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, methods and equipment for new and existing products Lead Manufacturing Maturity Reviews and contribute to Manufacturing Plans and governance Analyse capacity, workflow, space and layout to relieve bottlenecks and improve efficiency Resolve complex production issues on the shop floor and support failure investigations (e.g. 8D) Ensure robust manufacturing data: routings, control plans and electronic work...

Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head) Tewkesbury (on site) Aerospace/Advanced Manufacturing Outside IR35 £50 - £55 per hour THE ROLE - Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head) This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stand-out aerospace engineering business to support Sliding Head/Swiss Lathe Manufacturing. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll need to possess excellent experience in Sliding Head lathe practices and processes including programming and CAD/CAM knowledge. As an expert with Sliding Head machining, you should have knowledge of some of the following machines: Star ST38, Star SR10J, Star SW20, Citizen. DUTIES - Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head) Authoring and approving manufacturing processes and process specifications Online and Offline programming for CNC Activities - Perform problem solving and root cause corrective actions (RCCA). Provide technical, machining task planning and authorisation. Advise and support daily shop-floor management...

Manufacturing Engineer 12 month contract Based in Broughton Offering £40.13ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using SAP? Do you have experience working within the Aerospace/Avionics industry? 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 Manufacturing 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: Define and write assembly work processes, create specifications for assembly tools, and define methods for implementing modifications in production Create and ensure the consistency of manufacturing engineering dossiers with design dossiers Launch parts and assembly items, provide on-site support, and prepare additional manufacturing...

Job Description: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Rugby, Warwickshire Contract: 1 year, (26th April 2026 – 25th April 2027) Overview: We drive improvements to manufacturing execution, efficiency, quality, and cost through effective process design, production readiness, factory layout planning, and continuous optimisation of manufacturing methods. A key part of the role is ensuring that all preparations are in place so new products, equipment, and projects can be introduced into production safely, efficiently, and with robust quality controls. Reporting to the Manufacturing Readiness & Technologies Leader, the Lead Manufacturing Readiness Engineer plays a key role in developing and improving manufacturing processes for a new product within a purpose-built facility. This role focuses on delivering robust planning to ensure process capability, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and plant layout effectiveness. The successful candidate will lead have a strong background in CNC...

New Model/NPI Manufacturing Engineer (INSIDE IR35) About this Position Our Manufacturing Engineering team is expanding to support future growth plans. With new models come greater opportunities to develop and standardise processes that ensure every vehicle is built to the highest quality. This role is central to the success of manufacturing operations, overseeing the processes and complexities of building new models – from initial concept designs through prototypes into full series production. The position offers significant variety, with exposure to multiple projects and collaboration across concept design, engineering, and operations, giving the opportunity to influence projects from start to finish. Job Responsibilities * Create and develop deliverables for each new model introduction, including: * Vehicle assembly concept * Transition from virtual environment to physical validation and delivery * Process sequencing,...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 4x Manufacturing Engineers. Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton 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, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process....

Aerospace R&T Manufacturing Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Manufacturing Engineer based in the Filton area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for an Aerospace R&T Manufacturing Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Development and delivery of an industrial plan for wing research. Working with the jigs and tooling team, and component suppliers. Generation and validation of manufacturing capability documentation. Working across the design and...

Manufacturing Engineer Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton 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, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Manufacturing Engineers. Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton 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, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process....

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineering Serial Process Engineer on an initial 12 -month contract. As the Manufacturing Engineering Serial Process Engineer, you will be a crucial link between the Design Office, Manufacturing Engineering Team and Production, by managing and maintaining work instructions derived from technical drawings, using the company's ERP system (SAP). Role: Manufacturing Engineering Serial Process Engineer Pay: £40.13 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Broughton Contract: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week, 12 months IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Define and write assembly work processes, create specifications for assembly tools, and define methods for implementing modifications in production. You'll also create and ensure the consistency of manufacturing engineering dossiers with design dossiers. Launch parts and assembly items, provide on-site support, and prepare additional...

Manufacturing Process Engineer Location: Broughton (Onsite) Contract: 12 months (Inside IR35) Rate: Up to £40.13 per hour (Umbrella) / £30.00 PAYE Hours: 35 per week | Early Friday finish Make an impact in a world‑class manufacturing environment We're recruiting a Manufacturing Engineering Serial Process Engineer to join a leading aerospace production site in the UK. This role sits at the heart of serial production, working closely with Design, Manufacturing Engineering and Shop Floor teams to ensure products are built efficiently, safely and to the highest standards. The role You'll be responsible for translating engineering intent into clear, robust manufacturing processes. This includes creating and maintaining assembly work instructions, supporting live production issues, and managing work preparation activities within SAP. You'll also contribute to process improvements, deviation analysis, and the smooth introduction of new parts and design changes into production. What...

Process Project Engineer – Moulding / Manufacturing Role Exciting new role with our client a multinational Medical Device and Healthcare products provider. NIRAS is actively recruiting for an energetic and hands-on Manufacturing/Project Engineer to lead a key project within our Client’s Advanced Manufacturing Engineering & Process Development Team. You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, R&D and Sustaining departments in the development and delivery of new process layouts, innovative automation solutions, improvement of lean processes necessary to produce components for an advanced medical device product. You will have proven problem solving, supervisory, technical ability, be approachable and able to build teams and collaborate with multi discipline teams with ease. You will be curious and questioning and establish risks and pitfalls to ensure surprises are minimized. You are an effective and able communicator, working at all levels of the...

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...

Technical Author Location: Eynsham, Oxfordshire Rate: £45-£55 per hour The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Technical Author to support the development, maintenance, and control of high‑quality manufacturing documentation. This role is critical in enabling safe, compliant, and efficient production by ensuring build instructions, FMEAs, and risk assessments are accurate, up to date, and aligned with engineering changes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Industrial teams, playing a key role in formal change control and ensuring clear communication and traceability of documentation changes. Key Responsibilities Build Instructions & Manufacturing Documentation Review, update, and maintain existing build instructions to ensure clarity, accuracy, and shop‑floor usability. Create new build instructions for new products, processes, tooling, and changes to existing builds. Collaborate...

Tooling Design Engineer Bedfordshire Contract | On-site 4-day working week (Mon-Thurs) + flexible working SC Clearance Required About the Role We're recruiting a Tooling Design Engineer to join a fast-paced Special Projects programme. This team operates at the heart of advanced defence and aerospace manufacturing, supporting complex products from early design through production and end-of-life. You'll be part of a highly capable Operations Engineering team, providing tooling and manufacturing engineering expertise across prototype, development and full-rate production programmes. This is a hands-on engineering role with genuine influence on manufacturability, quality, and cost. In return, we offer an exciting technical challenge, exposure to cutting edge defence programmes, and an excellent work/life balance built around a four day working week. What You'll Be Doing Design and develop manufacturing tooling, jigs, fixtures and machine attachments for production and...

Commissioning Engineer We are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join our Engineering team in Royston. At the site we manufacture a range of electro-mechanical equipment for bioprocessing. In this role, you will be responsible for testing all electrical, electronic and mechanical parts of completed sub-assemblies or products. You will be working within a team of experienced technicians and engineers and collaborating with the rest of the engineering team. The team consists of five professionals, and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you. This position is available full-time, on site in Royston. Grow with us – Your Responsibilities * Working on testing and documenting products using defined processes * Liaising with build, test and manufacturing engineers, the purchasing team, and other internal functions * Negotiating, scheduling, and implementing the manufacturing priorities within the team * Ensuring that production documentation and...

Standards and Controls Engineer Rate: Dependent on experience Location: Wolverhampton Contract: Inside IR35 | 6-months Role Summary As a Standards and Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, updating and implementing control specifications and standards for manufacturing equipment and systems, ensuring integrated IT solutions and machinery safety. This includes mechanical, electrical, PLC software and robot programming software development. Role & Responsibilities The Standards and Controls Engineer will manage the overall planning, co-ordination and delivery of control systems and standards to ensure production-ready equipment interfaces. Maintain close working relationships with Manufacturing Engineering teams, Manufacturing Operations, and IT departments. Provide technical expertise to problem-solving activities to accurately identify root cause and corrective actions. Maintain technical standards, project books and specifications for all manufacturing...