Manufacturing Engineer: Process & Equipment Innovator

MBDA France société par actions simplifiée; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension up to 14% total contribution

Overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Healthcare cash plan

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Job summary

MBDA UK, based in Stevenage, seeks a Manufacturing Support Engineer to own manufacturing processes and equipment, driving improvements while developing new skills. The role offers hybrid on-site work with a strong focus on translating design requirements into clear work instructions and maintaining production efficiency.

You will support operations, contribute to industrial validation, and collaborate with design during product development to optimise manufacturing methods.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship or equivalent in engineering.
• HNC or Level 4 equivalent preferred.
• Ability to interpret Design Drawings to produce Manufacturing Build Instructions.
• Able to work within a team and meet delivery milestones.

Responsibilities

• Support existing manufacturing lines and introduce new products.
• Assist industrial validation using FMEA and process proving activities.
• Manage configuration control by embedding design changes into docs.
• Support non-conformance processes and safety considerations.
• Ensure production with safety, efficiency and cost in mind.
• Coordinate with COSHH, SHE and human factors for safe process changes.
• Collaborate with design during prototype/development to optimise Design for Manufacture.
• Update Manufacturing Instructions and maintain BOMs.
• Develop and control tooling.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpret design drawings

Teamwork

Digital communication tools

Education

NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship

HNC or Level 4 equivalent

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

MBDA UK, based in Stevenage, seeks a Manufacturing Support Engineer to own manufacturing processes and equipment, driving improvements while developing new skills. The role offers hybrid on-site work with a strong focus on translating design requirements into clear work instructions and maintaining production efficiency.

You will support operations, contribute to industrial validation, and collaborate with design during product development to optimise manufacturing methods.