Manufacturing Engineer Assembly & IntegrationDefence Manufacturing | Electro-Mechanical & Electronic AssemblyOnsite | Long-term Programme | UK Defence Environment
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Were looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support unit and missile assembly within a high-reliability defence manufacturing environment.
This role suits engineers who enjoy being close to production, solving real shop-floor issues, and turning design intent into clear, repeatable build processes for skilled and semi-skilled operators.
Youll work closely with production, quality, and design engineering teams, supporting multiple programmes across electro-mechanical and electronic assemblies.
What youll be doing
* Creating and maintaining Manufacturing Build Instructions for live production
* Supporting electronic sub-assemblies (CCA) through to full system builds
* Designing, commissioning, and validating tooling and fixtures
* Supporting industrial validation activities (FMEA, FAI)
* Diagnosing and resolving manufacturing and assembly issues on the shop floor
* Updating route cards and manufacturing documentation following rework
* Managing configuration control and design changes
* Supporting Non-Conformance activities using SAP
This is a predominantly shop-floor-based role with ownership of manufacturing documentation.
What were looking for
* Experience interpreting engineering drawings and translating them into clear build instructions
* Background in electro-mechanical or electronic assembly manufacturing
* Hands-on knowledge of small / miniature assemblies or actuation systems
* Comfortable working within structured processes and regulated environments
* Strong communicator, able to work across production, quality, and engineering
Qualifications (flexible pathways)Were open to engineers from apprenticeship, vocational, or degree routes, including:
* Electrical / Mechanical / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Level 3)
* ONC / Diploma / NVQ Level 3 combinations
* Engineering Degree
What matters most is practical manufacturing experience in an engineering environment.
Why engineers move into this role
* Stable defence programmes
* High-value, complex assemblies (not repetitive low-skill work)
* Strong engineering collaboration and clear processes
* Opportunity to work at system-level manufacturing, not just components
What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the roleFor more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. xsngvjr Amenities like an onsite canteen.