Manufacturing Engineer

TXM Recruit; Houghton Conquest; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four‑day week

Flexible working

Job summary

TXM Recruit is supporting a leading defence engineering organisation in Ampthill with a Manufacturing Engineer focused on production support. You will work directly with production teams to resolve issues, reduce downtime and ensure schedules align with demanding build timelines.

This hands‑on role combines real‑time shop‑floor support with SAP data management and continuous improvement across the full lifecycle of complex products, from prototype through to production and end‑of‑life support.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.
• Ability to investigate and resolve production issues.
• Familiarity with SAP, BOMs and routings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first engineering contact for production issues on the shop floor.
• Respond to Andon alerts and resolve problems promptly to minimise downtime.
• Investigate issues and coordinate containment and corrective actions.
• Provide clear technical guidance and practical engineering support to production teams.
• Gather and analyse production stoppage data to identify recurring issues and improvements.
• Participate in Level 1 and Level 2 meetings for continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain Manufacturing Bills of Materials and routings in SAP.
• Manage product demand and Manufacturing Queries in SAP.
• Support the introduction of new processes, equipment and capabilities.
• Help improve manufacturing performance and adherence to schedules.
• Support products through prototype, development and full production lifecycles.

Skills

Shop-floor experience

Problem solving

Data interpretation

Collaboration

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Production Support

Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
Working pattern: Permanent | 37.5 hours | Four-day working week, Monday to Thursday
Security: BPSS required to start, with eligibility to obtain SC clearance

Engineer Solutions Where They Matter Most

TXM Recruit is supporting a leading defence engineering organisation in the appointment of a Manufacturing Engineer at its Ampthill facility. This is a hands‑on, production‑focused opportunity within an Operations Engineering team supporting complex, mission‑critical products throughout their lifecycle—from prototype builds and product development through to full production and end‑of‑life support. Acting as a key engineering contact for the shop floor, you will resolve manufacturing issues, reduce production downtime and help ensure delivery remains aligned with demanding build schedules.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with Production, Manufacturing, Quality and Engineering teams to investigate problems at source and coordinate effective solutions. The role combines real‑time shop‑floor support with SAP manufacturing data management, production analysis and continuous improvement.

It would suit a practical Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving problems, working directly with production teams and turning operational data into measurable improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of engineering contact for production and shop‑floor issues.
• Respond to Andon alerts, resolving problems promptly or escalating them to minimise downtime.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and coordinate appropriate containment and corrective actions.
• Provide clear technical advice and practical engineering support to production teams.
• Gather and analyse production‑stoppage data to identify recurring issues and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to Mission Directed Work Team Level 1 and Level 2 meetings.
• Create and maintain Manufacturing Bills of Materials and production routings within SAP.
• Create and manage product demand and Manufacturing Queries in SAP.
• Support the introduction of new manufacturing processes, equipment and capabilities.
• Help improve manufacturing performance, process reliability and adherence to production schedules.
• Support products across the complete lifecycle, including prototype, development, engineering build and full production.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience supporting manufacturing or production operations in a shop‑floor environment.
• A proven ability to investigate and resolve issues raised during production.
• A good understanding of ERP systems, ideally SAP.
• Experience creating or maintaining Manufacturing Bills of Materials and routings.
• The ability to collate, interpret and present data to support engineering decisions.
• A collaborative, solutions‑focused approach to working across operational teams.
• A genuine passion for continuous improvement and reducing manufacturing disruption.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem‑solving skills.

Experience within one or more of the following areas would be particularly beneficial

• Mechanical or electromechanical assembly
• Electrical harness manufacture
• Complex, low‑volume manufacturing
• Aerospace, defence or another highly regulated engineering environment.

What's on Offer

• A permanent position supporting advanced defence engineering programmes.
• An excellent four‑day working week, Monday to Thursday.
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally appropriate.
• The opportunity to influence manufacturing performance directly from the shop floor.
• Exposure to the full product lifecycle and complex engineering programmes.
• Competitive salary, benefits and long‑term career development opportunities.

Security Requirements

Applicants must be eligible to satisfy BPSS requirements before starting and must also be able to obtain and maintain UK Security Check clearance. Due to the nature of the work, security‑clearance restrictions may apply. Further guidance will be provided during the recruitment process.

Apply

If you are a practical Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on resolving production issues, improving processes and supporting complex engineering builds, we would be pleased to hear from you. TXM Recruit is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment experience. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified individuals, and reasonable adjustments can be arranged throughout the recruitment process.