Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Swindon. This permanent position involves working within General Manufacturing and Final Assembly & Integration, specifically focusing on advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).

Key Responsibilities:

Process Design & Industrialisation:

Defining and proving manufacturing processes for mechanical and integrated assemblies, including final assembly/integration steps.
Creating and controlling work instructions, routings, and standard work.
Supporting ramp-up using time studies, line balancing, layout optimisation, and capacity planning.
Tooling, Fixtures & Equipment:

Specifying and commissioning fixtures and assembly aids for quality, ergonomics, and takt time.
Owning qualification and maintenance approaches for critical tooling and equipment.
Quality & Problem Solving:

Building PFMEAs and control plans; leading RCCA on non-conformances and repeat build issues.
Driving improvements in first-pass yield, scrap/rework reduction, throughput, and build stability.
Operating within regulated aerospace quality environments, such as AS9100.
Continuous Improvement:

Leading Lean improvements across safety, quality, throughput, lead time, and cost.
Change Management:

Implementing engineering changes on the floor, including impact assessment, documentation updates, cut-in, and team briefing.

Job Requirements:

Essential:

Experience in manufacturing/process engineering within regulated, engineered product environments.
Strong shop-floor process ownership and practical problem-solving skills.
Confidence with tooling/fixtures, capacity planning, and Lean/CI methodologies.
Desirable:

Exposure to integration and testing, tech transfer, new facility/cell stand-up, and Six Sigma.
Security:

Eligible for UK SC clearance; BPSS eligible from day one.

Benefits:

Competitive salary
Opportunity to work on advanced UAS projects in a high-growth environment
Professional development and training opportunities
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Comprehensive employee benefits package
If you are a driven Manufacturing Engineer ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Swindon
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed