Processing / Manufacturing Engineer - Mechatronics

Alten; East Oakley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle & Tech Scheme

Employee assistance programme

Life insurance & Pension Scheme

Social atmosphere, team events

Flexible working (role dependent)

Job summary

ALTEN seeks an experienced Processing/Manufacturing Engineer with a strong mechatronics bias to support electric motor assembly and testing in a technical production environment. The role involves hands-on shop floor support and addressing manufacturing issues.

You will work with production, quality and engineering teams to drive process improvements, maintain equipment, and develop clear work instructions while aiming for higher productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Processing Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing process support and continuous improvement.
• Extensive experience in electronics and manufacturing fault-finding.
• Ability to rapidly understand and support day-to-day shop floor operations.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment such as potting, test, winding and pressing machines.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.
• A minimum of 10 years' relevant industry experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing engineering support to daily shop floor operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and production issues across a range of assembly and test processes.
• Support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Investigate process failures and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, processes, and work instructions.
• Drive process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support production readiness activities and introduction of process improvements.
• Assist with root cause investigations and fault‑finding activities involving manufacturing equipment and electronic systems.

Skills

Processing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing support

Continuous improvement

Electronics fault-finding

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Potting machines

Test equipment

Winding machines

Pressing machines

Job description

Job Description

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Processing / Manufacturing Engineer with a strong mechatronics bias to support manufacturing operations within a highly technical production environment focused on electric motor assembly and testing.

This role will play a key part in supporting day‑to‑day shop floor activities, resolving manufacturing issues, improving processes, and ensuring production equipment operates effectively. Hands‑on engineer capable of quickly integrating into manufacturing operations and providing technical support across a range of specialist production equipment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys working closely with production teams to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide manufacturing engineering support to daily shop floor operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and production issues across a range of assembly and test processes.
• Support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
• Investigate process failures and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, processes, and work instructions.
• Drive process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Support production readiness activities and introduction of process improvements.
• Assist with root cause investigations and fault‑finding activities involving manufacturing equipment and electronic systems.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Proven experience as a Processing Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing process support and continuous improvement.
• Extensive experience in electronics and manufacturing fault‑finding.
• Ability to rapidly understand and support day‑to‑day shop floor operations.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment such as:
  • Potting machines
  • Test equipment
  • Winding machines
  • Pressing machines
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and engineering best practice.
• Excellent problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.
• A minimum of 10 years' relevant industry experience.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within electric motor, electromechanical, or mechatronic manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Experience supporting process development and production optimisation initiatives.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement techniques.

Additional Information

Why join us?

We bring together entrepreneurial, tech‑driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.

In short you get:

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.