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Manufacturing Engineer
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Location:
Manchester
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Salary:
£45,000 to £55,000
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Contract: Permanent
Nter Talent is supporting our client in the search for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Bridge Systems team in Manchester.
This is a key role focused on developing and implementing manufacturing process improvements, driving efficiency, and supporting major capital projects across Bridges - while also providing support to Boxer programmes where required.
Why This Role?
Opportunity to make a direct impact within a leading defence manufacturer
Blend of hands-on shop floor work and process improvement leadership
Exposure to large-scale automation and capital investment projects
Play a central role in delivering continuous improvement across production
What You’ll Be Doing:
Develop and implement revised factory layouts to optimise flow and reduce waste
Provide hands-on engineering support to the build process on the shop floor
Resolve fabrication and assembly quality issues with robust, timely solutions
Explore and deliver automation opportunities for efficiency and quality gains
Improve dimensional stability through effective jigging, fixturing, and alignment
Lead and implement quality and manufacturing improvement programmes
Drive efficiency and reduce build hours per product through lean initiatives
Coordinate cross-functional projects to optimise cost and performance
Support structured problem-solving and process improvement activities
Provide design-for-manufacturing input during early product development
Ensure compliance with EHS, manufacturing, and quality standards
Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
What We’re Looking For:
Degree, HND, or Higher/Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Proven experience in complex engineering or industrial manufacturing environments
Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar 2D drafting tools (3D CAD an advantage)
SAP planning and BOM structuring experience
Experience introducing automation and managing capital investment projects
Knowledge of welding (aluminium and ferrous metals) and GD&T interpretation
Jig and fixture design experience
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Hands-on, flexible, and calm under pressure