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Manufacturing Engineer (12-month FTC)
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Location:
Manchester
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Pay:
£50,000 to £55,000
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Contract:
12-Month Contract
Nter Talent is supporting our client in the search for a Contract Manufacturing Engineer to support ongoing Bridges and Boxer production programmes.
This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver tangible process improvements and drive operational excellence in a cutting-edge defence environment.
Why This Role?
Short-term, high-impact opportunity within an advanced defence manufacturer.
Work directly on process optimisation and efficiency improvements.
Collaborate with a skilled engineering team to deliver measurable results.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Provide hands-on engineering solutions to support the build process.
Lead quality and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
Develop jigging, fixture, and alignment processes to improve dimensional accuracy.
Drive lean efficiency improvements to reduce build time and waste.
Support project management in cross-functional execution.
Maintain manufacturing documentation and SOPs
Uphold all EHS, manufacturing, and quality standards.
What We’re Looking For:
Degree/HND/Higher Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
Proven technical experience in complex engineering environments.
SAP planning and BOM structuring skills.
Understanding of automation, welding, and jig/fixture design.
Hands-on, flexible approach with strong communication and analytical skills