Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly And Integration)

Certain Advantage; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A key engineering recruiting partner is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer in Bolton. This role involves supporting multi-project manufacturing by updating instructions, managing configurations, and resolving technical issues. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, a relevant apprenticeship or HNC, and strong skills in interpreting design drawings. This position offers £35 per hour with an initial contract of 12 months and standard hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience within an engineering discipline.
• Ability to produce manufacturing build instructions for skilled and semi-skilled operators.
• Understanding customer requirements and company procedures.

Responsibilities

• Update Manufacturing Instructions for various projects.
• Support industrial validation using FMEAs and FAIs.
• Manage configuration control with design modifications.
• Resolve technical problems during manufacturing.

Skills

Ability to interpret design drawings

Experience in electronic sub-assembly manufacture

Knowledge of assembly process for electro-mechanical systems

Problem-solving during manufacturing processes

Usage of SAP for non-conformance processes

Education

Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3

HNC or equivalent in engineering discipline

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration)

Bolton • £35 per hour • Initially 12 months • 1‑stage interview • Mon‑Fri

Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a large engineering company that operates within the aerospace industry and is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. As a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi‑project manufacturing.

What will you be doing?

• Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions.
• Design, commissioning and proving of associated tooling.
• Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEAs, FAIs etc.
• Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process.
• Route card changes as a result of rework activities.
• Management of configuration control by the embodiment of design modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions.
• Support the non‑conformance process using SAP.

A couple of things you should know

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 and level 3 (ONC)
• OR Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent certificate with experience within an engineering discipline
• 5 years' experience within an engineering discipline.
• Have the ability to interpret design drawings to produce manufacturing build instructions for both skilled and semi‑skilled operators.
• Have experience in electronic sub‑assembly manufacture through to system level builds.
• Have experience and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature electro‑mechanical actuation systems.
• Recognise and understand customer requirements and respond to them.
• Understand and work to the company processes and procedures.

During an interview, you may be asked about

• Industrial validation / interpreting design drawings.

Sounds like you? Apply now! Or WhatsApp/ring Lukas → (phone number removed)

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