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.