Manufacturing Support Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Henlow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company is seeking a Manufacturing Support Engineer to join their high-tech manufacturing team. The role involves optimising production processes and collaborating on advancements in industrial engineering. With a competitive salary and benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Up to £2,500 bonus

Generous pension (up to 14%)

Paid overtime

15 days Flexi Leave

Enhanced parental & fertility leave

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21) and HNC or Engineering Degree required.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and documentation.
• Proactive problem-solving and team collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Optimise and support high-performance manufacturing lines.
• Drive improvements through FMEAs and tooling design.
• Collaborate on new product introduction projects.

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Interpreting engineering drawings

Proactive mindset

Education

Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21)

HNC or Engineering Degree

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Support Engineer

On-site -Henlow

Circa £43,500 + Bonus + Great Benefits

British / Dual UK only

Copello are working with a leading defence company who are looking for a Manufacturing Support Engineer. Join a high-tech manufacturing team where you’ll own and enhance key processes, solve real production challenges, and shape the future of industrial engineering.

What You’ll Do:

• Optimise and support high-performance manufacturing lines
• Drive improvements through FMEAs, tooling design, and process validation
• Bring designs to life by translating requirements into build instructions
• Collaborate on new product introduction and digital transformation projects
• Be hands-on in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment

What You’ll Bring:

• Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21) + HNC or Engineering Degree
• Proactive problem-solving and team collaboration skills
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and documentation
• A drive to learn and grow in modern manufacturing environments

What You’ll Get:

• Up to £2,500 bonus + generous pension (up to 14%)
• Paid overtime + 15 days Flexi Leave
• Enhanced parental & fertility leave
• On-site perks: subsidised meals, free parking & more
• Career growth in Industrial Validation & Factory of the Future initiatives