Manufacturing Engineer CCA

Guidant Global; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidant Global is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for its Bolton, UK facility, specialising in assembly and integration of circuit card assemblies. You will ensure products are built efficiently, on time, and within budget, supporting multiple projects within the Manufacturing Engineering team.

Key responsibilities include creating Manufacturing Instructions, tooling design and validation, supporting validation activities (FMEA/FAI), diagnosing issues, updating route cards, and

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret design drawings and produce precise Manufacturing Build Instructions for operators.
• Proven experience in electronic sub-assembly manufacturing through to full system builds.
• Knowledge of assembly processes for small electro-mechanical actuation systems.
• Strong team player with ability to collaborate within a group.
• Ability to understand and respond to customer requirements.
• Familiarity with company processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills within the team and across organisational levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed Manufacturing Instructions to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Design, commission, and validate tooling for production processes.
• Support industrial validation activities, including FMEA and First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues encountered during manufacturing.
• Update route cards to reflect changes from rework activities.
• Manage configuration control by incorporating design modifications into manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with the Non-Conformance process, utilising SAP for tracking and resolution.

Skills

Interpret design drawings

Manufacturing build instructions

Electro-mechanical assembly

Team collaboration

Customer requirements understanding

Company process adherence

Effective communication

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing apprenticeship + L3

Level 3 NVQ

BEng Degree in Engineering

Job description

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in Assembly and Integration, particularly in circuit card assemblies. Based within the unit and missile assembly manufacturing facility, you will play a key role in ensuring products are built efficiently, on time, and within budget. As a vital member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will provide support across multiple projects, contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain detailed Manufacturing Instructions to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Design, commission, and validate the necessary tooling for production processes.
• Support industrial validation activities, including FMEA and First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues encountered during manufacturing.
• Update route cards to reflect changes resulting from rework activities.
• Manage configuration control by incorporating design modifications into manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with the Non-Conformance process, utilising SAP for tracking and resolution.

What do you need?: Qualification Requirements:

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard

"or"

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 academic qualification (ONC, diploma, etc.)

"and"

• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved
• (These qualifications must meet the standard to be considered for the role).
• "or"
• BEng Degree in a relevant Engineering subject.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to interpret design drawings and produce precise Manufacturing Build Instructions for both skilled and semi-skilled operators.
• Proven experience in electronic sub-assembly manufacturing through to full system builds.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of assembly processes for small or miniature electro-mechanical actuation systems.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate and contribute effectively within a group environment.
• Ability to understand and respond to customer requirements.
• Familiarity with and adherence to company processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively within the team and across various organisational levels.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen.