Manufacturing Support Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Henlow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company is seeking a Manufacturing Support Engineer to enhance key processes in a high-tech manufacturing team. This role involves optimising manufacturing lines, driving improvements, and collaborating on innovative projects in a dynamic production environment. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

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

• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and documentation.
• Proactive problem-solving and team collaboration skills.
• Drive to learn and grow in modern manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21)

HNC or Engineering Degree

Job description

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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