Manufacturing Engineer (12-month FTC) in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading job board in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month contract in Manchester, offering a salary of £50,000 to £55,000. The successful candidate will enhance process efficiency and support production programmes in a cutting-edge defence environment. Ideal applicants will have a degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering and strong skills in engineering solutions and SAP planning.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or higher apprenticeship in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven technical experience in complex engineering environments.
• Understanding of automation, welding, and jig/fixture design.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering solutions to support the build process.
• Lead quality and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Drive lean efficiency improvements to reduce build time and waste.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Process optimisation

SAP planning

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer (12-month FTC)

Location: Manchester

Pay: £50,000 to £55,000

Contract: 12-Month Contract

Nter Talent is supportingour client in the search for a Contract Manufacturing Engineer to support ongoing Bridges and Boxer production programmes. This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver tangible process improvements and drive operational excellence in a cutting‑edge defence environment.

Why This Role?

• Short-term, high-impact opportunity within an advanced defence manufacturer.
• Work directly on process optimisation and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with a skilled engineering team to deliver measurable results.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Provide hands‑on engineering solutions to support the build process.
• Lead quality and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
• Develop jigging, fixture, and alignment processes to improve dimensional accuracy.
• Drive lean efficiency improvements to reduce build time and waste.
• Support project management in cross‑functional execution.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and SOPs.
• Uphold all EHS, manufacturing, and quality standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree, HND or higher apprenticeship in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven technical experience in complex engineering environments.
• SAP planning and BOM structuring skills.
• Understanding of automation, welding, and jig/fixture design.
• Hands‑on, flexible approach with strong communication and analytical skills.

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