Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Defence; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a professional to support a long-term engineering programme focused on high-integrity electronic systems. This role involves developing manufacturing processes, ensuring product manufacturability, and optimizing workflows. Candidates should have experience in regulated environments, strong knowledge of quality standards, and a degree in engineering. Join us to shape product strategy and drive long-term reliability in complex technical systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Design for Manufacture within a regulated engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.
• Solid understanding of automated manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative DfM processes for cost-effective production systems.
• Support the creation of scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Ensure long-term maintainability and lifecycle supportability are factored into design.

Skills

Design for Manufacture

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering

Tools

Digital manufacturing tools

Process-automation technologies

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

This role supports a long-term, multi-year engineering programme focused on delivering high-integrity electronic and electromechanical systems. You will play a key part in ensuring products are designed with scalable, supportable and cost-effective manufacturing in mind, from initial concept through to decades of in-service support.

Key Responsibilities

Design for Manufacture (DfM)

• Develop and implement innovative DfM processes to support scalable, efficient, and cost-effective production systems.
• Work closely with design, systems, and manufacturing teams to embed DfM principles early in the product lifecycle.
• Optimise manufacturing processes for high-complexity, medium-volume products.

Manufacturing Process Development

• Support the creation of business and engineering processes that enable scalable, repeatable manufacturing.
• Identify and drive automation and digital manufacturing opportunities to enhance quality, consistency, cost efficiency, and throughput.
• Lead design reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and validation activities.
• Provide technical input for make/buy decisions and cost modelling.

Supplier & Lifecycle Considerations

• Support supplier and manufacturing partner selection and qualification.
• Ensure long-term maintainability, obsolescence planning, and lifecycle supportability are factored into design decisions.

What You Bring...

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in Design for Manufacture within a regulated or high-integrity engineering environment.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.
• Solid understanding of automated manufacturing techniques and their application to complex assemblies.
• Experience working in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Familiarity with lifecycle management and configuration control.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards (e.g., IEC, AS, NQA standards).
• Experience with digital manufacturing tools, PLM systems, and process-automation technologies.
• Experience introducing robotics or collaborative robotics (cobotics) into manufacturing workflows.

Why This Role Matters!

This position offers the opportunity to shape product manufacturability from the ground up, influence engineering and production strategy, and contribute to the long-term reliability and success of complex technical systems.

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