⚙️ Manufacturing Engineer
📍 Location: Manchester
💰 Salary: £45,000 to £55,000
📅 Contract: Permanent
Nter Talent is supporting our client in the search for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Bridge Systems team in Manchester.
This is a key role focused on developing and implementing manufacturing process improvements, driving efficiency, and supporting major capital projects across Bridges - while also providing support to Boxer programmes where required.
Why This Role?
* Opportunity to make a direct impact within a leading defence manufacturer
* Blend of hands-on shop floor work and process improvement leadership
* Exposure to large-scale automation and capital investment projects
* Play a central role in delivering continuous improvement across production
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Develop and implement revised factory layouts to optimise flow and reduce waste
* Provide hands-on engineering support to the build process on the shop floor
* Resolve fabrication and assembly quality issues with robust, timely solutions
* Explore and deliver automation opportunities for efficiency and quality gains
* Improve dimensional stability through effective jigging, fixturing, and alignment
* Lead and implement quality and manufacturing improvement programmes
* Drive efficiency and reduce build hours per product through lean initiatives
* Coordinate cross-functional projects to optimise cost and performance
* Support structured problem-solving and process improvement activities
* Provide design-for-manufacturing input during early product development
* Ensure compliance with EHS, manufacturing, and quality standards
* Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
What We’re Looking For:
* Degree, HND, or Higher/Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
* Proven experience in complex engineering or industrial manufacturing environments
* Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar 2D drafting tools (3D CAD an advantage)
* SAP planning and BOM structuring experience
* Experience introducing automation and managing capital investment projects
* Knowledge of welding (aluminium and ferrous metals) and GD&T interpretation
* Jig and fixture design experience
* Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
* Hands-on, flexible, and calm under pressure