Manufacturing Engineer (Composites)

This is a dynamic and fast-paced organisation delivering advanced engineering solutions to both domestic and international customers. The business operates across multiple specialist areas, including platform integration, ground-based defence systems, special projects, and weapons programmes, providing a wide range of products and services to defence and security clients.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team offering a challenging and rewarding career, alongside a strong work-life balance, including a 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday) and flexible working arrangements.

Job Description

The Operations Engineering team supports operational performance and major product development across the full product lifecycle from initial design and prototyping through to production and end-of-life support.

This role is focused on improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing yield at every stage of the lifecycle, directly supporting programme delivery and key milestones.

As part of the team, the Manufacturing Engineer acts as a key technical point of contact, providing engineering support, problem-solving, and coordination across both current and future projects.

The role drives a proactive "right first time" approach to quality, helping to enhance overall product standards, improve business performance, and reduce manufacturing costs.

Develop manufacturing processes.
Defining sequence of operations, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies.
Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and disciplines.
Identifying any new tooling & fixturing requirements.
Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications.
Creation of detailed process instructions.
Creation of Manufacturing BOM's / routings to aid ease of manufacture.
Active involvement in the Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission Directed Work Team) meetings.
Support and contribute the relevant section of the Technology Roadmap to identify improvements to current manufacturing processes and future requirements.
Assist with the Technical requirements of the relevant section of the Capital plan from definition to acceptance.
Supporting full rate production of a range of products aligned to the LMUK Ampthill Business requirements.
Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering and other functions as necessary.
Support with the business process reviews and generation / update of relevant documentation.
Required skills, qualifications and experience

We can only consider candidates with SC Clearance
Detailed Assembly Processing knowledge (Electro Mechanical, Bonding, etc).
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement tools.
Experience with CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings.
Solid understanding of MRP systems and experience managing BOMs and routings in SAP (or similar ERP systems).
Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.
A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
Composite processing knowledge would be beneficial
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed