Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Bolton Contract Type: 12-month contract (likely to be extended) Working Pattern: 37hrs/week, full-time onsite Rates: Umbrella: £35 per hour PAYE: £26.92 per hour holiday pay Morson is currently recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of our defence client based in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing manufacturing environment, supporting complex products across multiple projects. You will be a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, ensuring products are built efficiently, right first time, and to budget. Key Responsibilities Compile, maintain and update Manufacturing Instructions Design, commission and prove associated tooling Support industrial validation activities, including FMEAs, FAIs and related processes Resolve technical issues arising during the manufacturing process Implement route card changes resulting from rework activities Manage configuration control by embodying design modifications into Manufacturing Instructions Support the Non-Conformance process using SAP Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support manufacturing delivery Skills & Experience Required Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) AND Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 4 academic qualification (HNC, diploma, etc.) AND Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved OR Degree in a relevant Engineering subject. Ability to interpret design drawings and produce clear Manufacturing Build Instructions for skilled and semi-skilled operators Experience of electronic sub-assembly manufacture through to system-level builds Knowledge of assembly processes for small/miniature electro-mechanical actuation systems Strong team-working capability with the ability to contribute in a collaborative environment Clear understanding of customer requirements and the ability to respond effectively Ability to work to defined company processes and procedures Strong communication skills, able to engage at all levels of the organisation Please note: Due to the nature of work, we can only accept applications from sole British nationals, along with copies of relevant qualifications.