Defence Manufacturing Engineer — Verification & Commissioning

Tatton Recruitment; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation in Bolton is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive efficient build processes for missile assembly manufacturing. You will compile and update Manufacturing Instructions and lead tooling design, commissioning and proving activities.

This role supports industrial validation with FMEA/FAI, handles non-conformance via SAP, and manages configuration control through manufacturing instructions.

Qualifications

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3).
• Level 4 qualification (HNC, Diploma, etc.) in Electrical/Mechanical Eng / Manufacturing.
• Level 3 NVQ vocational (not required if L3 apprenticeship achieved).
• Degree in a relevant Engineering subject.

Responsibilities

• Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions.
• Design, commissioning and proving of tooling.
• Support the industrial validation process through FMEA/FAI.
• Resolve technical problems during the manufacturing process.
• Route card changes due to rework activities.
• Manage Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications.
• Support to the Non Conformance Process using SAP.

Skills

Verification & validation

Design modifications

Commissioning

FMEA

Configuration control

Sub-assembly manufacturing

Industrial validation

Interpret design drawings

Electronic sub assembly

Electro-mechanical actuation systems

Team player

Customer requirements understanding

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3)

Level 4 qualification (HNC, diploma, etc.) in Electrical/Mechanical Eng / Manufacturing

Level 3 NVQ vocational (not required if L3 apprenticeship achieved)

Degree in a relevant Engineering subject

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation in Bolton is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive efficient build processes for missile assembly manufacturing. You will compile and update Manufacturing Instructions and lead tooling design, commissioning and proving activities.

This role supports industrial validation with FMEA/FAI, handles non-conformance via SAP, and manages configuration control through manufacturing instructions.