Manufacturing Engineer - Space

ALTEN; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will support complex programmes in the Space & Defence sector, contributing to the manufacture of mission-critical electronic systems. This role requires a strong engineering background, proven experience with high-reliability electronics, and a proactive approach to improving manufacturing processes.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible way of working

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Engineering within Space or Military Electronics.
• Strong knowledge of project lifecycle aspects including risk management.
• Demonstrated experience in multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Work Instructions for production quality.
• Manage Non-Quality issues related to Manufacturing processes.
• Implement and maintain Health & Safety standards across the production environment.

Skills

high-reliability electronics

surface mount assembly

RF products

improvements

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing Execution Systems

CAD

CAM

Job description

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Job Description

We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support complex programmes within the Space & Defence sector. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of cutting-edge technologies and deliver key manufacturing solutions.

About the Project

This role sits within a highly specialised programme supporting the delivery of complex satellite and defence-grade electronic systems. As part of this team, you will contribute to the industrialisation and manufacture of mission-critical products, including high-reliability electronic assemblies used in space-based platforms and secure defence environments.

You'll be embedded within a collaborative engineering function, working closely with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturing readiness, continuous improvement, and compliance to rigorous industry standards. Your work will directly support new product introduction, process optimisation, and the long-term success of next-generation space and defence systems.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Using established Space and Defence processes, you will:

• Create and maintain Work Instructions to ensure production quality and compliance
• Manage Non-Quality issues relating to Manufacturing processes
• Embed and modify routings within SAP ME systems
• Provide technical support to investigations and reviews (IRBs/NRBs)
• Carry out Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities on new product designs
• Implement and maintain Health & Safety standards across the production environment
• Monitor, analyse and improve manufacturing efficiencies
• Support qualifications and trials for new designs and components

Key Deliverables:

• Delivery of accurate Work Instructions aligned to project schedules
• Effective resolution of Non-Quality events impacting the Product Line
• Completion of qualifications and trials for new designs and components
• Planning and prioritising activities in line with manufacturing throughput

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Engineering within the Space, Aerospace, or Military Electronics sector
• Strong knowledge of high-reliability electronics, surface mount assembly, and RF products
• Familiarity with all aspects of the project lifecycle, including design, production, formal reviews, programme control, risk management, and cost control
• General awareness of Manufacturing Systems such as CAD, CAM, Manufacturing Execution Systems, SAP, and Technical Publications
• Demonstrated experience working within a matrix structure and collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Proactive mindset with a proven ability to drive improvements and implement beneficial changes

Additional Information

Why join us?

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Our commitment to sustainable growth is unwavering, and we continuously strive for accelerated transformation and continuous improvement. Through ALTEN labs, mentoring programs, internal universities, and more, we are always pushing boundaries and embracing new possibilities.

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In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• A competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

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