Manufacturing Engineer

Gold Group; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization in Bolton is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer focused on assembly and integration to enhance manufacturing processes. This role involves supporting multi-project activities, updating manufacturing instructions, and resolving technical issues in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have significant engineering experience and a formal qualification such as an HNC. The position requires effective communication and a customer-focused mindset. Security clearance eligibility is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an engineering discipline.
• Formal technical Engineering or Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-project manufacturing activities in assembly environment.
• Compile, review, and update detailed Manufacturing Instructions.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues during manufacturing.

Skills

Interpreting engineering design drawings

Electronic sub-assembly manufacture

Assembling electro-mechanical systems

Team collaboration

Customer-focused mindset

Education

HNC or equivalent further education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly and Integration

Location: Bolton

Pay Rate: £35p/h IR35

Contract Length: 12 Months

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer and Drive Manufacturing Processes to New Heights!

Are you a meticulous Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well‑established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Bolton and be a key driver of engineering excellence.

About Us

As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to our continued success.

The Role

So, what will you be doing as a Manufacturing Engineer?

• Support multi‑project manufacturing activities within a unit and missile assembly environment.
• Compile, review, and update detailed Manufacturing Instructions.
• Design, commission, and prove associated manufacturing tooling.
• Support industrial validation activities, including FMEAs, FAIs, and related processes.
• Investigate and resolve technical issues arising during the manufacturing process.
• Implement route card changes resulting from rework or process improvements.
• Manage configuration control through the embodiment of design modifications into Manufacturing Instructions.
• Support the Non‑Conformance process using SAP.

Qualifications

What are we looking for in our next Manufacturing Engineer?

• A formal technical Engineering or Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21, plus Level 3 (ONC) OR a HNC or equivalent further education qualification with relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working 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 full system‑level builds.
• Knowledge and hands‑on experience of assembling small or miniature electro‑mechanical actuation systems.
• Strong team‑working skills with the ability to contribute positively in a collaborative environment.
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to recognise and respond to customer requirements.
• Good understanding of company processes and procedures, and the discipline to work within them.
• Clear and effective communication skills, capable of engaging across multiple levels of the organisation.

PLEASE NOTE

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy.

My client is keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Manufacturing Controller, this is the opportunity for you!

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