Manufacturing Engineer Assembly & Integration
Location: Bolton | Type: Full-time
Join a leading defence partner supporting the UK Ministry of Defence as a Manufacturing Engineer. You'll play a key role in assembling and integrating advanced missile systems, supporting multiple manufacturing projects from concept to delivery. This is a contract role with potential for extension or permanent placement.
Key Responsibilities: Create and update manufacturing instructions and route cards
Design, commission, and test tooling for production
Support FMEAs, FAIs, and industrial validation activities
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during build
Ensure configuration control and support SAP-based non-conformance processes
What Do You Need? HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent (or 20+ years experience)
Strong understanding of build instructions and design drawings
Experience in electronic sub-assembly and electro-mechanical systems
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
ESD training and SAP experience are essential
Why Apply? Work on cutting-edge defence technology
Hybrid working model with on-site facilities including canteen, showers, and bike racks
Training and development opportunities available
What happens now?
Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the role
For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.
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