Manufacturing Engineer — High-Impact Process & Safety Focus

AWE; Helensburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

266 hours annual leave

Subsidised transport to site

Career development funding (annual)

Employee Assistance Programme & on‑sit

Group Personal Pension (9–13%)

Life Assurance

Discounts on daily spending

Special Leave for volunteering and car

Job summary

AWE is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to deliver engineering solutions that maximise productivity, reliability, and quality across programmes. The role focuses on applying engineering methods and processes in a hands-on environment, ensuring alignment with design intent and safety standards.

The successful candidate will plan and execute tasks, collaborate across teams and travel as required to support UK and overseas assignments, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Licence/authorisation conditions compliance and relevant regulations.
• STEM qualification at ONC/HNC/HND/NVQ3/NVQ4 level with practical experience.
• Proven track record of technical delivery and continuous improvement.
• Following Company processes and keeping the Management System up to date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engineering solutions that meet safety and performance requirements.
• Comply with the design intent across the full engineering lifecycle.
• Plan and execute tasks to deliver objectives on time, to quality and cost.
• Maintain high safety, environment, health, security and quality standards.

Skills

Engineering aptitude

Problem solving

Analytical capability

Systems Thinking

Decision making

Teamwork

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

AWE is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to deliver engineering solutions that maximise productivity, reliability, and quality across programmes. The role focuses on applying engineering methods and processes in a hands-on environment, ensuring alignment with design intent and safety standards.

The successful candidate will plan and execute tasks, collaborate across teams and travel as required to support UK and overseas assignments, with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and