Manufacturing Engineer

Morson Talent; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the Defence sector as a Manufacturing Engineer. This hands-on role supports production and assembly operations, focusing on technical problem-solving and operational efficiency. Responsible for evaluating manufacturability, ensuring quality standards, and engaging in cross-functional collaboration, this opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about precision manufacturing in a high-integrity environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Relevant engineering diploma with practical experience in manufacturing.
• Preferred: Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or related engineering field.
• Strong skills in engineering drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to production and assembly.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on production feasibility.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize production.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant engineering diploma

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field

Tools

CNC programming

2D/3D CAD tools

SAP

Job description

This range is provided by Morson Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday - Chose the hours you work (Core hours 9 am-2:30pm)

Travel: Occasional domestic travel (up to 5%); no international travel

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a major player in the Defence sector and play a key role in supporting our production and assembly operations. You’ll be involved in technical problem-solving, process development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality and operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for individuals passionate about precision manufacturing and continuous improvement within a high-integrity sector.

• Provide daily technical support to production and assembly teams.
• Act as a critical link between design engineering and the shop floor.
• Evaluate component manufacturability and tooling/machine suitability.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on production feasibility.
• Conduct PFMEAs and support process development.
• Interpret and create 2D and 3D manufacturing drawings.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance standards.
• Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to optimise production.
• Design custom tooling and uphold Machinery Safety regulations.
• Collaborate with internal departments (design, quality, supply chain) and external partners.
• Generate work orders and complete associated technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Relevant engineering diploma with practical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.

Technical:

• Experience with rotating component manufacture (e.g. turning, milling, boring)
• Understanding of mechanical assembly processes
• Competence in CNC programming and GD&T principles
• Proficient in 2D/3D CAD tools and SAP (for manufacturing)
• Strong engineering drawing interpretation and creation skills,

Business:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Adaptable and committed to continuous learning

Leadership & Problem-Solving:

• Strong integrity and ability to mentor others
• Evidence-based decision-making in collaborative settings

Interpersonal:

• Consistently deliver on cost, quality, and schedule targets
• Effective team contributor with the ability to influence through logic and data
• Must have the legal right to work in the UK
• Role is subject to UK security and export control regulations

Join a Dynamic Business

If you're looking to apply your engineering expertise in a forward-thinking, mission-critical environment, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your skills to a team that values precision, collaboration, and innovation in defence manufacturing.

Apply now and help shape the future of advanced engineering.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Manufacturing

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