Contract Manufacturing Engineer
Contract - 52 weeks - £47.84 per hour (umbrella)
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Contract Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading organisation in the defence and advanced electronics sector. You will support the development and production of mission-critical systems across multiple domains, working within cross-functional project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement manufacturing processes to support new product introduction
Support manufacturing governance, planning, and lifecycle reviews
Analyse production data to inform decision-making and improve efficiency
Resolve production issues and support shop floor activities
Drive continuous improvement in processes, capacity, and workflow
Ensure product quality through validation and process control
Maintain manufacturing documentation and data
Contribute to problem-solving activities (e.g. 8D)
Mentor junior team members and promote best practices
Required Skills & Experience
Degree in engineering or equivalent experience
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production environments
Ability to influence stakeholders using data and analysis
Experience working across project lifecycles and cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Ability to manage workload independently
Desirble
Experience in manufacturing capability development
Awareness of Industry 4.0 / smart factory principles
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change