Manufacturing Engineer

MERITUS are recruiting for Manufacturing Engineers to join a leading Defence Manufacturing organisation as a part of their Assembly & Integration team.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - BOLTON - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - £32 - 35 PER HOUR (INSIDE IR35) - SC ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED - SECTOR: DEFENCE MANUFACTURING

As a Manufacturing Engineer within a unit and missile assembly manufacturing facility, you will play a key role in helping ensure products are built efficiently, safely, and within budget. You will be a valued member of a collaborative Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting a range of multi-project manufacturing activities and contributing to continuous improvement across the build environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute as part of a supportive Manufacturing Engineering team within a complex assembly environment.
• Compile, maintain, and update Manufacturing Instructions to support consistent and effective production.
• Design, commission, and prove associated tooling, working closely with colleagues across engineering and manufacturing functions.
• Support the industrial validation process through tools such as FMEA’s, FAI’s, and related methodologies.
• Work collaboratively to identify and resolve technical issues that may arise during the manufacturing process.
• Support route card changes resulting from rework activities, ensuring clarity and accuracy are maintained.
• Help maintain Configuration Control through the embodiment of Design Modifications into Manufacturing Instructions.
• Support the Non-Conformance process using SAP, ensuring process integrity and timely resolution.

Skills and Experience Required

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21 and Level 3 (ONC), or
• Formal further education certificate to HNC (or equivalent) with experience within an engineering discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within an engineering discipline
• Ability to interpret engineering design drawings and translate them into clear Manufacturing Build Instructions for both skilled and semi-skilled operators
• Experience in electronic sub-assembly manufacture through to system-level builds
• Knowledge and experience of assembly processes for small/miniature electro-mechanical actuation systems
• Comfortable working within and contributing positively to a team-based environment
• Ability to recognise and understand customer requirements and respond in a considered and effective way
• Familiarity with company processes and procedures, and ability to work within them consistently
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively within the team and across multiple levels of the organisation