Manufacturing Engineer – Heavy Fabrication North West England | £50,000 | Permanent A specialist defence engineering manufacturer is looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to support heavy fabrication operations at its North West site. The role sits within a high‑integrity engineering environment, focused on large welded and fabricated structures used on military programmes. You’ll work closely with production and engineering teams to improve build quality, efficiency and process consistency across complex fabrication and welding activities. The role This position is hands‑on and shop‑floor focused, with responsibility for improving how large fabrications are built and controlled. Key responsibilities include: Reviewing, optimising and standardising manufacturing processes for welded and fabricated assemblies Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve cycle times and improve tooling and fixture effectiveness Analysing quality data and leading corrective and preventive actions Developing and managing structured improvement plans with clear, measurable outcomes Leading cross‑functional improvement activities to improve cost, quality and delivery Supporting NPI activity with a strong focus on Design for Manufacture in fabrication and welding Applying structured problem‑solving techniques such as 8D and CAPA Ensuring fabrication processes comply with...