Manufacturing Engineer

We’re looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with strong lean manufacturing and assembly experience to join a fast-scaling, global defence business supplying equipment to the British military. This is a rare chance to play a key role in building a new production capability locally, with direct knowledge transfer from a European parent site. You’ll own the Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) development for a critical vehicle build programme and become the go-to expert on the shopfloor during ramp-up and beyond. Why join? * c£50k salary with strong long-term career progression * Early finish Fridays (12pm) * Excellent pension: 7% employer / 4% employee * 25–28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays * Life assurance (4x salary) * Enhanced sick pay * Cycle to work scheme * Free on-site parking * Wellbeing initiatives (events, free fresh fruit, more) What you’ll be doing: * Transfer and embed best practice from the European parent site * Act as the manufacturing engineering authority on the shopfloor * Lead lean improvement, problem-solving, and line balancing activities * Drive cost, quality, safety, and waste reduction through CI culture * Provide Design for Manufacture input and manage engineering changes * Create standard operations, work instructions, and balance charts * Support cross-functional project execution * Ensure full compliance with EHS and quality standards What we’re looking for * Higher-level qualification in Manufacturing or Engineering * Proven success in lean, complex engineering or assembly environments * Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role * Strong understanding of engineering change control * SAP planning experience (training preferred) * Ability to structure BOMs from drawing through to manufacture * Confident operating in complex, multi-discipline organisations This is a pivotal hire with real influence on how the operation is built and scaled. If you want impact, visibility, and progression—this role delivers. Apply now or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for a confidential initial discussion