Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Bolton
Contract Type: 12-month contract (likely to be extended)
Working Pattern: 37hrs/week, full-time onsite
Rates:
Morson is currently recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of our defence client based in Bolton.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing manufacturing environment, supporting complex products across multiple projects. You will be a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, ensuring products are built efficiently, right first time, and to budget.
Key Responsibilities
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Compile, maintain and update Manufacturing Instructions
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Design, commission and prove associated tooling
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Support industrial validation activities, including FMEAs, FAIs and related processes
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Resolve technical issues arising during the manufacturing process
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Implement route card changes resulting from rework activities
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Manage configuration control by embodying design modifications into Manufacturing Instructions
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Support the Non-Conformance process using SAP
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Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to support manufacturing delivery
Skills & Experience Required
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) AND
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 4 academic qualification (HNC, diploma, etc.) AND
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved OR
- Degree in a relevant Engineering subject.
- Ability to interpret design drawings and produce clear Manufacturing Build Instructions for skilled and semi-skilled operators
- Experience of electronic sub-assembly manufacture through to system-level builds
- Knowledge of assembly processes for small/miniature electro-mechanical actuation systems
- Strong team-working capability with the ability to contribute in a collaborative environment
- Clear understanding of customer requirements and the ability to respond effectively
- Ability to work to defined company processes and procedures
- Strong communication skills, able to engage at all levels of the organisation
Please note: Due to the nature of work, we can only accept applications from sole British nationals, along with copies of relevant qualifications.
