Manufacturing Engineer - Lean AIT Specialist (Stockport)

Technical Placements; Stockport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Stockport to join a global defense company. The role involves developing the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) processes and requires a higher-level qualification in engineering. The successful candidate will lead process improvements, support operators, and ensure adherence to manufacturing standards. A competitive salary of around £50K and extensive benefits are offered, making this a pivotal opportunity for growth.

Benefits

Pension: 4% Employee Contribution, 7% Employer Contribution

25 days holidays (rising to 28 with service)

Sick pay: 4 weeks (rising to 8 weeks with service)

Life assurance scheme: 4x Annual Salary

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Technical skill set developed in complex engineering/lean manufacturing environment.
• Successful track record of manufacturing excellence.
• Experience in a similar role within an industrial or technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Transfer knowledge and learning of the AIT production process from the parent company.
• Coordinate cross-functional team activities to optimise cost performance.
• Create required Standard Operations and work balance charts.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Engineering Change processes

Structured problem solving

BOM Structuring

Education

Higher level qualification in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Stockport to join a global defense company. The role involves developing the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) processes and requires a higher-level qualification in engineering. The successful candidate will lead process improvements, support operators, and ensure adherence to manufacturing standards. A competitive salary of around £50K and extensive benefits are offered, making this a pivotal opportunity for growth.