Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Basildon (fully onsite)

Duration: 10 month initial contract

(Inside IR35)

Role details:

Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team on a contract basis in Basildon. This is a fully onsite role as part of the Integrated Sensing and Protection line of business, renowned for delivering defence electronics, mission-critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare, communications and surveillance.

• Developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Preparing and organising Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintaining governance through the Lifecycle Management process, and creating or reviewing Manufacturing Plans.
• Providing manufacturing decision-making information and resolution proposals.
• Improving manufacturing efficiency by analysing capacity, planning workflows, determining space requirements, and designing equipment layouts.
• Reviewing manufacturing documentation, including input to process-specific risk assessments, COSHH data, technical reports, and specifications.
• Assuring product and process quality by designing methods, validating/verifying process capabilities, establishing standards, and confirming manufacturing processes.
• Contributing to failure investigations and problem-solving techniques (e.g. 8D).
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing junior team members to build overall capability.

• Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience in a similar role.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and principles.
• People management and leadership skills, including effective performance and change management.
• Ability to influence and negotiate using data and analysis to support reasoning.
• A thorough understanding of the operational framework and business processes.
• Experience in planning and scheduling workload for self and others.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of multiple phases of the Product Life Cycle and associated processes.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a non-technical way.

• Experience developing manufacturing capability with an understanding of Industry 4.0 / Smart factory principles.

If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team in Basildon.