Manufacturing Engineering Technician / Engineer
Permanent | £28,000–£45,000 | Canterbury, Kent On-site
Our client are a a well-established manufacturer specialising in high-reliability interconnect solutions for defence, aerospace and related industries. The organisation operates to rigorous quality standards including ISO 9001 and AS9100, supporting complex manufacturing processes in a highly regulated environment.
They have experienced a sustained period of growth and are looking for a manufacturing engineer/Technician to join them. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician or Engineer will support the Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader and team, contributing to the continuous development of the manufacturing engineering function while ensuring customer requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
1. Perform product inspection and build validation, completing required FAIR documentation and maintaining internal logs
2. Follow established procedures to verify product, material, and component quality
3. Ensure products meet design intent, are fit for function, and free from defects
4. Submit FAIR and related validation documentation to customers and liaise as required
5. Investigate quality and production issues, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions
6. Access and maintain technical product data using a Product Data Management (PDM) system
7. Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards
8. Support internal and external audits including ISO 9001 and AS9100, assisting with preparation and execution
9. Liaise with suppliers and customers to resolve quality concerns and verify corrective actions
10. Contribute technical input to product and process design, supporting risk analyses such as DFMEA and PFMEA
11. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional duties as required
Person Specification
Essential
12. BTEC or GCSE level qualification in a relevant technical or engineering discipline, or equivalent experience
13. Practical experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
14. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
15. Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation
16. Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to work
17. Effective communication and teamworking skills
18. Organised and reliable with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Desirable
19. HNC, A Level or higher qualification in engineering or manufacturing disciplines
20. Experience in electronics, cable or harness assembly, or connector manufacturing
21. Familiarity with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD or Creo
22. Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems including SAP or Oracle
23. Understanding of quality management systems and standards including ISO 9001 and AS9100
24. Exposure to first article inspection standards and root cause analysis tools
Due to the nature of work at the client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who have the right to work in the UK.
This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.