Manufacturing Engineer (Defence) in Stevenage

Energy Jobline ZR; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimise production processes at our Stevenage site. The role involves translating design requirements into clear manufacturing instructions and supporting both development and production lines.

You will work with the Principal Engineer to drive industrial validation, implement safe process changes, and ensure efficient, cost-conscious manufacturing practices.

Qualifications

• Formal technical Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or Craft, plus higher education to Level 4 (HNC) or equivalent.
• A degree in a relevant subject is preferred.
• Proactive problem solving and commitment to meeting milestones.
• Ability to interpret design drawings to produce Manufacturing Build Instructions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Awareness of digital communication platforms to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support existing manufacturing lines and introduce new products.
• Support the industrial validation process through FMEAs and process proving activities.
• Manage configuration control by incorporating design changes into manufacturing documentation and validation.
• Support the non-conformance process.
• Ensure products are manufactured with safety, efficiency and cost considerations in mind.
• Take responsibility for safe operating implementation of changed processes, liaising with COSHH/SHE where needed.
• Liaise with the design authority during prototype/development to ensure Design for Manufacture (DfM).
• Compile and update Manufacturing Instructions and maintain production BOMs.
• Develop and control tooling for manufacturing processes.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpret design drawings

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering / Craft Apprenticeship

HNC or equivalent

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

Job DescriptionManufacturing Engineer Security Clearance: Due to nature of the work, we can only consider British only. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to and/or rights to work may apply. The Opportunity Fantastic opportunity to take ownership of manufacturing engineering processes and equipment, making improvements to production whilst developing new skills and techniques. An opportunity has arisen on the development / production manufacturing lines for a support engineer who will be responsible for translating design requirements into user instructions, including the development of the project manufacturing architecture. You will coordinate day-to-day support to operations staff within the manufacturing facility. This role also offers scope to grow your knowledge within manufacturing as part of future development opportunities, Industrial Validation, manufacturing architecture, and factory-of-the-future principles are among the stretch objectives available for growth. Working with the Principal Engineer, you'll support multiple projects, responsible for manufacturing problem identification and resolution:

• Support existing manufacturing lines and new product introduction
• Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEAs, process proving activities, etc.
• Manage configuration control by embodying design modifications into manufacturing documentation and industrial validation
• Support the non-conformance process
• Ensure products are produced with consideration to safety, efficiency, and economic factors
• Take responsibility for safe operating implementation of changed processes, including liaising with COSHH assessors, SHE, and human factors
• Liaise with the design authority during the product prototype/development phase to ensure optimised Design for Manufacture (DfM)
• Compile and update Manufacturing Instructions, maintaining production BOMs
• Develop and control tooling

What We're Looking For

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3, plus a formal further education certificate to Level 4 (HNC) or equivalent in a relevant subject OR
• A degree in a relevant subject Plus:
• A proactive approach to problem solving and commitment to meeting delivery milestones
• Ability to interpret design drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions
• Ability to work within and contribute to a team environment
• Awareness of digital communication platforms to work and communicate effectively within the workplace