Manufacturing Engineer

DCS Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.5-day working week with a half-day

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site role in the UK, focusing on Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) processes. The role supports transferring production knowledge to a UK facility and driving improvements on the shop floor within a defence-focused environment.

You will lead problem solving, work with production teams, and coordinate cross-functional activities to enhance efficiency, cost performance and production standards during ramp-up and beyond.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience working within complex engineering or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support transfer of Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) production knowledge into the UK facility.
• Act as the manufacturing engineering focal point on the shop floor, supporting operators and production teams.
• Lead and support structured problem solving and process improvement activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, cost performance and production standards.

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

HND or Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Vehicle Assembly

On-site

We are looking for an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation This opportunity has arisen due to continued programme development and the growth of the manufacturing function within the organisation.

The business has a long heritage of delivering high-quality engineering solutions for defence and military applications, supporting customers globally with advanced manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise.

This role will focus on the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) manufacturing processes . You will play a key role in transferring production knowledge, supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement during production ramp-up and beyond.

This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in complex engineering environments who enjoys working closely with production teams and driving improvements across manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the transfer of Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) production knowledge into the UK manufacturing facility
• Act as the manufacturing engineering focal point on the shop floor, supporting operators and production teams
• Lead and support structured problem solving and process improvement activities
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, cost performance and production standards

  Key Skills

  • Degree, HND, or Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
  • Experience working within complex engineering or manufacturing environments

    Desirable Skills

    • Experience within vehicle or defence manufacturing programmes

      What you get in return

      • 4.5-day working week with a half-day finish on Fridays

        DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality