Manufacturing Engineer – Defence Engineering Location: North West – Engineering Centre of Excellence Salary: £45,000 -£55,000 + Benefits We’re representing a leading UK defence engineering business with over a century of heritage in delivering world-class mechanical and structural systems for global military applications. Recognised for precision, innovation, and reliability, this organisation continues to expand its North West Engineering Centre of Excellence and is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support ongoing growth and continuous improvement within its production operations. About the Role The core focus of this role is to support and enhance manufacturing processes — improving product quality, manufacturability, and production efficiency. You’ll apply modern manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence across the plant. Key Responsibilities: * Support and optimise manufacturing processes for complex, large-scale fabrications. * Identify and deliver improvements in areas such as changeover time, cycle time, and fixture design. * Analyse quality data to prioritise corrective and preventive actions. * Create, manage, and deliver structured improvement action plans. * Lead and support cross-functional teams to drive lean manufacturing and cost performance. * Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring de...