Contract Manufacturing Engineer Contract - 52 weeks - £47.84 per hour (umbrella) The Opportunity We are seeking a Contract Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading organisation in the defence and advanced electronics sector. You will support the development and production of mission-critical systems across multiple domains, working within cross-functional project teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement manufacturing processes to support new product introduction Support manufacturing governance, planning, and lifecycle reviews Analyse production data to inform decision-making and improve efficiency Resolve production issues and support shop floor activities Drive continuous improvement in processes, capacity, and workflow Ensure product quality through validation and process control Maintain manufacturing documentation and data Contribute to problem-solving activities (e.g. 8D) Mentor junior team members and promote best practices Required Skills & Experience Degree in engineering or equivalent experience Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production environments Ability to influence stakeholders using data and analysis Experience working across project lifecycles and cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving and communication skills Ability to manage workload independently Desirble Experience in manufacturing capability development Awareness of Industry 4.0 / smart factory principles Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.