Vehicle Assembly AIT Engineer — 4.5‑Day Week

DCS Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.5-day working week with a half-day

Diversity and inclusion focus

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site role in the UK, focusing on Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) processes. The role supports transferring production knowledge to a UK facility and driving improvements on the shop floor within a defence-focused environment.

You will lead problem solving, work with production teams, and coordinate cross-functional activities to enhance efficiency, cost performance and production standards during ramp-up and beyond.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience working within complex engineering or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Support transfer of Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) production knowledge into the UK facility.
• Act as the manufacturing engineering focal point on the shop floor, supporting operators and production teams.
• Lead and support structured problem solving and process improvement activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, cost performance and production standards.

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

HND or Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

DCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site role in the UK, focusing on Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) processes. The role supports transferring production knowledge to a UK facility and driving improvements on the shop floor within a defence-focused environment.

You will lead problem solving, work with production teams, and coordinate cross-functional activities to enhance efficiency, cost performance and production standards during ramp-up and beyond.