Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Lead CI & Mfg

MBDA UK; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension up to 14%

Overtime

Flexi Leave 15 days

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Healthcare Cash Plan

Job summary

MBDA UK I s seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer in Bolton to lead the Manufacturing Engineering team, drive continuous improvement and ensure delivery of projects on time. The role involves people management, workload planning and developing manufacturing processes and equipment.

You will work in a hybrid model, with on-site presence required to meet workload demands and to maintain safe, compliant operations across the site.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or degree in engineering.
• Able to work with minimal supervision and meet delivery milestones.
• Ability to interpret design drawings to produce manufacturing instructions.
• Team player with good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with digital platforms and cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing engineering activities and teams.
• Drive continuous improvement and CI projects across manufacturing.
• Support production area growth and rate increases.
• Interface with design authority during prototyping to optimise processes.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, processes and equipment.
• Foster cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

CI/Lean

Manufacturing eng.

Education

NVQ Level 3

Engineering degree

Tools

PFMEA

DfM

Job description

MBDA UK I s seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer in Bolton to lead the Manufacturing Engineering team, drive continuous improvement and ensure delivery of projects on time. The role involves people management, workload planning and developing manufacturing processes and equipment.

You will work in a hybrid model, with on-site presence required to meet workload demands and to maintain safe, compliant operations across the site.