Manufacturing Validation Engineer Our client, a leading defence organisation located in Bolton, is seeking a Manufacturing Validation Engineer to join their expanding team. This role focuses on the technical validation of external supply chain activities, ensuring the successful delivery of components required for high-rate production. What We Offer: Salary up to £48,500, company bonuses, flexible working arrangements, paid overtime, hybrid working (2 days per week in office) What You’ll Do as the Manufacturing Validation Engineer: * Lead project Industrial Validation Plan execution and reporting. * Handling a portfolio of suppliers on a day-to-day basis. * Support suppliers to ensure that they develop robust manufacturing systems and control plans, to enable the capability to deliver on-quality, on-time and on-cost in series production. * Undertake Industrial Validation activities such as: Process FMEAs, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, and Production Readiness Reviews in preparation for series production. * Identify and mitigate potential manufacturing & supply chain risks and put in place associated improvement and mitigation plans * Collaborating and supporting a multi-functional team. Your Qualifications: * A background in Manufacturing Engineering with strong knowledge of manufacturing processes. * Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) in aerospace or defence is beneficial. * Proficiency in validation tools such as APQP, MRL assessments, and Production Readiness Reviews. * Strong analytical skills and experience with SAP QM systems. * Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative approach. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the defence sector, we invite you to apply