Manufacturing Support Assistant

Manufacturing Support Assistant Stockport | Permanent | £28,000 – £30,000 DOE A well-regarded defence manufacturer in Stockport is recruiting a Manufacturing Support Assistant to join its Manufacturing Support team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on, varied role where you'll work closely with Manufacturing Support Engineers to help keep a fast-paced production environment running effectively. Your time will be split between creating and maintaining technical documentation, drawings and process procedures, and providing practical day-to-day support across the factory floor. You don't need to come from an engineering background — what counts most is attention to detail, a technical mindset, and the drive to get things done. The Role • Creating and maintaining AutoCAD drawings for cutting tools and factory layouts • Generating and manipulating 3D models to support offline programming • Writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operator set-up documentation • Producing set-up drawings and supporting imagery as required • Reviewing and assisting with operator set-up procedures • Ordering tooling for machines and operators • Maintaining tooling and fixture drawings • Updating routings in SAP, including operation narratives and cycle times • Creating and maintaining project plans Essential Requirements • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings • Competent across the Microsoft Office suite • Good general computer skills • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Well organised, reliable and able to manage your own workload Desirable Skills (full training available for the right person) • AutoCAD for 2D drawing creation • CAD software for 3D modelling • SAP or ERP systems for routing creation and modification • MS Project for project planning • Familiarity with problem-solving methodologies What We're Looking For The technical skills matter, but so does the person behind them. We're looking for someone with a practical, positive approach — organised, switched-on and proactive, with the confidence to adapt when priorities shift and the initiative to spot a better way of doing things. A solid work ethic and professional attitude will take you a long way in this team. This is a permanent, site-based position in Stockport, reporting directly to the Manufacturing Support Manager. Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email