Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Defence Key Information
Type: Contract - duration TBC
Rates:
Umbrella: £67/hr
PAYE: £49.14/hr + £7.14 holiday pay
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Clearance: SC clearance required – British nationals only
Overview Morson is currently recruiting a Senior Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of our defence client in Barrow-in-Furness. This role will support manufacturing and assembly operations, providing technical expertise across complex, precision-engineered components within a regulated defence environment.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to manufacturing and assembly teams
Act as the interface between manufacturing, assembly, and engineering functions
Lead PFMEAs, including process mapping, risk mitigation, and procedure development
Support design reviews with a focus on manufacturability and right-first-time delivery
Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and methods in line with safety regulations
Interpret engineering drawings and produce manufacturing/stage drawings
Drive continuous improvement activities across quality, cycle time, and process efficiency
Support works order creation, routings, and technical documentation
Required Experience & Skills Strong background in manufacturing engineering within a complex engineering environment
Experience with rotating component manufacture (turning, milling, boring, grinding)
Knowledge of gear manufacturing processes (e.g. hobbing, shaping, profile grinding)
Strong understanding of GD&T and dimensional measurement systems
Experience with CNC programming
SAP experience within a manufacturing engineering context
Competence in 2D & 3D CAD
Understanding of heat treatment processes
Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with production teams
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