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 Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21 with ONC Level 3 OR formal further education qualification to HNC (or equivalent) with relevant engineering experience - essential
Minimum of 5 years' experience within an engineering or manufacturing discipline
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.
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