Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading Aerospace and Defence supplier in Bolton seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month contract. Responsibilities include ensuring efficient production, supporting multi-project manufacturing, and managing Configuration Control. Candidates must hold British nationality and be eligible for SC Clearance, alongside having relevant engineering experience and qualifications. The role requires proficiency in interpreting design drawings and excellent teamwork skills. This opportunity is fully onsite offering £32-£35 per hour inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Must hold sole British nationality and be eligible for SC Clearance.
• Proficient in producing Manufacturing Build Instructions.
• Able to contribute to a team environment and understand company processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products are built efficiently and to budget.
• Support multi-project manufacturing activities.
• Compile and update Manufacturing Instructions.
• Design, Commissioning, and proving of tooling.
• Manage Configuration Control and Non Conformance Process.

Skills

Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3

5 years' experience in an engineering discipline

Ability to interpret Design Drawings

Experience in Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture

Knowledge of small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems

Team collaboration skills

Customer requirements understanding

Communication skills

Education

Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent

Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship

Job description

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Bolton. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be eligible to obtain full SC Clearance, however can start on baseline clearance. 12‑month initial contract. Fully onsite in Bolton. £32‑35 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.

Responsibilities:

• As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget.
• A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi‑project manufacturing.
• Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions.
• Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling.
• Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA, FAI etc.
• Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process.Route card changes as a result or rework activities.
• Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions.
• Support to the Non Conformance Process using SAP.

Skillset / 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 certificate with experience within an engineering discipline
• 5 years' experience within an engineering discipline.
• Have the ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions for both Skilled and Semi‑Skilled operators.
• Have experience of Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds.
• Have experience and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro‑Mechanical Actuation Systems.
• Must be able to work within, and contribute to a team environment.
• Recognise and understand customer requirements, and respond to them.
• Understand and work to Company Processes and Procedures.
• Have the ability to communicate both within the working group and at various levels of the organisation.