Manufacturing Engineer

Amentum; Risley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the UK to develop and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring safe, cost-effective production in alignment with quality standards.

The role involves collaborating with design, production, quality, supply chain and project teams to drive manufacturing readiness and successful product delivery. A strong emphasis on CI, lean methods and data-driven improvement.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or equivalent in manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specs.
• Experience with process improvement and cross-functional teamwork.
• Experience with NPI, manufacturing readiness and DFM.
• Knowledge of lean, Six Sigma or CI methodologies.
• Experience with CAD and ERP/MRP for data analysis.
• Familiarity with industry standards and quality management systems.
• Experience with equipment, process validation and supplier support.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing process development.
• Continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Technical support to production and teams.
• Quality, safety and compliance duties.
• Equipment, tooling and facilities management.
• Project and stakeholder management.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Technical problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Interpret engineering drawings

Process improvement

Design for manufacture

Lean/Six Sigma

CAD

ERP/MRP systems

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing, improving and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure products are manufactured safely, consistently and cost-effectively, in accordance with quality, technical and business requirements.

The role works collaboratively with design engineering, production, quality, supply chain and project management teams to ensure products can be manufactured effectively, from initial design through to production, testing and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing process development
• Continuous improvement
• Technical support and problem solving
• Quality, safety and compliance
• Equipment, tooling and facilities
• Project and stakeholder management

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing, Production, Mechanical or another relevant engineering discipline, appropriate to the role.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering specifications.
• Experience of process improvement, technical problem solving and cross functional teamwork
• Experience of new product introduction, manufacturing readiness and design-for-manufacture activities
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience of CAD, ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data analysis
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and quality management systems
• Experience of equipment, process validation and supplier technical support.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA, for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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