Manufacturing Engineer

MERITUS are recruiting for Manufacturing Engineers to join a leading Defence Manufacturing organisation as a part of their Assembly & Integration team.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - BOLTON - 12 MONTH CONTRACT - 32 - 35 PER HOUR (INSIDE IR35) - SC ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED - SECTOR: DEFENCE MANUFACTURING

As a Manufacturing Engineer within a unit and missile assembly manufacturing facility, you will play a key role in helping ensure products are built efficiently, safely, and within budget. You will be a valued member of a collaborative Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting a range of multi-project manufacturing activities and contributing to continuous improvement across the build environment.

Contribute as part of a supportive Manufacturing Engineering team within a complex assembly environment.
Compile, maintain, and update Manufacturing Instructions to support consistent and effective production.
Design, commission, and prove associated tooling, working closely with colleagues across engineering and manufacturing functions.
Support the industrial validation process through tools such as FMEA's, FAI's, and related methodologies.
Work collaboratively to identify and resolve technical issues that may arise during the manufacturing process.
Support route card changes resulting from rework activities, ensuring clarity and accuracy are maintained.
Help maintain Configuration Control through the embodiment of Design Modifications into Manufacturing Instructions.
Support the Non-Conformance process using SAP, ensuring process integrity and timely resolution.

Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21 and Level 3 (ONC), or
Formal further education certificate to HNC (or equivalent) with experience within an engineering discipline
Minimum of 5 years' experience within an engineering discipline
Ability to interpret engineering design drawings and translate them into clear Manufacturing Build Instructions for both skilled and semi-skilled operators
Experience in electronic sub-assembly manufacture through to system-level builds
Knowledge and experience of assembly processes for small/miniature electro-mechanical actuation systems
Comfortable working within and contributing positively to a team-based environment
Ability to recognise and understand customer requirements and respond in a considered and effective way
Familiarity with company processes and procedures, and ability to work within them consistently
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively within the team and across multiple levels of the organisation