⚙️ Manufacturing Engineer (12-Month FTC)
📍 Location: Manchester
💰 Pay: £50,000 to £55,000
📅 Contract: 12-Month FTC
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.