Job Description
ALTEN is growing its team in Broughton and we’re looking for a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to support the deployment and adoption of our MES (Manufacturing Execution System) on the production floor. This role is ideal for someone who’s ready to take ownership, work autonomously, and lead from the front.
* Location: Broughton
* On Site: Onsite
* Clearance: Not required
* Experience Level: Junior
Key Responsibilities:
* MES Implementation Support – Understand how the MES platform works and guide operators through day‑to‑day use.
* Training Delivery – Lead training sessions on the shop floor, ensuring operators are confident and fully onboarded.
* KPI Creation & Tracking – Develop and monitor KPIs to measure system adoption and performance.
* Customer Reporting – Provide clear updates to the customer, including onboarding progress and training completion.
* Project‑Focused Mindset – Work in a structured, organised way to support a smooth rollout across production areas.
* Autonomous Working – Take initiative, solve problems on the spot, and keep momentum without needing close supervision.
Qualifications
Required Skills:
* Manufacturing or engineering background, ideally with 1–3 years’ experience.
* Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with operators and cross‑functional teams.
* Ability to learn MES tools quickly and explain them clearly to others.
Required Qualifications:
* A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.
Desirable Skills:
* Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to troubleshoot issues on the shop floor.
* Comfort working in fast‑paced production environments and adapting to changing priorities.
* Confidence engaging with operators and supervisors to gather feedback and drive adoption.
* Basic understanding of change management when introducing new systems or processes.
Additional Information
Why join us?
We bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.
At ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.
Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.
In short you get:
* A personalised career path and a rewarding management style
* A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
* Private Medical Insurance
* Cycle & Tech Scheme
* Employee assistance programme
* Life insurance & Pension Scheme
* Social atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings
* Flexible way of working (role dependent)
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website Gov.UK. If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected. Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.