Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Recruit Engineering; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering manufacturer is looking for an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to enhance assembly capability within a major vehicle program. This role involves transferring proven production practices from Europe to UK operations and being the focal point for manufacturing engineering. You will support continuous improvement and ensure compliance with quality standards. The position offers a competitive salary, enhanced pension scheme, and additional employee benefits. Candidates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification is essential; HND or equivalent considered.
• Experience in similar manufacturing engineering roles is crucial.
• Understanding of Engineering Change processes is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Transfer AIT production knowledge into UK manufacturing.
• Support operators with guidance and problem-solving.
• Lead continuous improvement activities during production ramp-up.

Skills

Technical capability in engineering or manufacturing environments

Strong IT skills (MS Office)

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

HND or Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Location: North West - Engineering Centre of Excellence

We are currently seeking an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established UK engineering manufacturer operating within a complex, regulated production environment.

About the business

This organisation has over a century of engineering heritage and is a recognised leader in the delivery of high-integrity mechanical and structural systems for specialist vehicle and defence-related applications. Working closely with international partners and UK-based programmes, the business has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, quality and innovation.

Employees are central to its success, supported by a highly skilled workforce across Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Project Management and Business Support. Continued investment and programme growth at its North West Engineering Centre of Excellence has created this opportunity.

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to develop and embed Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) capability within a major vehicle programme. The role will play a key part in transferring proven AIT and production practices from an established European parent organisation into UK operations.

You will act as a focal point for manufacturing engineering within the AIT area, supporting production ramp-up and the transition into stable series manufacture.

Key responsibilities

• Transferring AIT production knowledge, processes and best practice from an established parent operation into UK manufacturing
• Acting as the shopfloor focal point for manufacturing engineering and tooling within the AIT area
• Supporting operators through hands‑on guidance, process clarification and technical problem‑solving
• Leading structured problem‑solving and continuous improvement activities during ramp‑up and steady‑state production
• Coordinating cross‑functional teams to optimise cost, performance and operating standards, reducing waste through line balancing and lean principles
• Providing design‑for‑manufacture input during early product development and supporting the implementation of engineering changes
• Developing robust, safe and efficient manufacturing processes that meet quality, cost and environmental requirements
• Creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and work balance charts
• Supporting project management activities across cross‑functional teams
• Ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety and manufacturing quality standards and procedures

What we're looking for

• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Alternatively, HND or Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
• Technical capability developed within complex engineering or manufacturing environments
• Proven track record of manufacturing excellence
• Experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role
• Understanding of Engineering Change processes
• Experience operating within large or complex organisations
• Ability to structure Bills of Materials from drawing through to manufacture
• Strong IT skills (standard MS Office applications)
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Experience of vehicle build programmes (advantageous)
• Experience leading practical problem‑solving activities and teams

What's on offer

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Early finish on Fridays
• Life assurance
• Company sick pay scheme (increasing with service)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional holidays and long-service rewards
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on‑site parking and EV charging

The organisation is a strong supporter of the Armed Forces community and actively encourages applications from service leavers, reservists and veterans, recognising transferable military skills and experience.

If you're passionate about Manufacturing Engineering and want to play a key role in developing assembly capability within a high‑complexity engineering programme, we'd welcome your application.