Manufacturing Engineer

TXM Recruit; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced Manufacturing Engineers for a 5-month contract in Bedfordshire. You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency throughout the production lifecycle. Successful candidates will have strong knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly processes and experience with Lean methodologies. A flexible 4-day working week is offered, making this an excellent opportunity for immediate impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Flexible 4-day working week

Competitive hourly rate

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly and bonding processes.
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Proficiency in CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of MRP/ERP systems and managing BOMs.
• Experience or knowledge of composite processing is advantageous.
• Security Clearance (SC) required to start.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and layouts using lean principles.
• Define operational sequences and process flows.
• Create and manage manufacturing documentation and BOMs.
• Identify tooling requirements to improve production capability.
• Drive quality and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams.

Skills

Electro-mechanical assembly and bonding processes

Lean and Six Sigma methodologies

CAD for 2D technical drawings

MRP/ERP systems familiarity

Composite processing knowledge

Security Clearance (SC)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Hourly Rate: £30 - £40 (Umbrella)

Location: Bedfordshire

Duration: 5 months (Inside IR35)

Hours: 37.5 per week | (Monday - Thursday)

Positions Available: 2

A great opportunity has arisen for experienced Manufacturing Engineers to join a leading defence and technology programme on a 5-month contract. You'll play a key role in developing and optimising manufacturing processes across the full product lifecycle from design and prototype through to full-rate production.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and layouts using lean principles.
• Define operational sequences, process flows, and material handling methods.
• Create and manage manufacturing documentation, BOMs, and routings.
• Identify tooling and fixture requirements to improve production capability.
• Drive “right first time” quality and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to achieve programme goals.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly and bonding processes.
• Proven experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Proficiency in CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of MRP/ERP systems and experience managing BOMs and routings (SAP or similar preferred).
• Experience or knowledge of composite processing is advantageous.
• Security Clearance (SC) required to start.

This is an excellent opportunity to make an immediate impact within an innovative engineering environment offering a flexible 4-day working week.