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Location: Huddersfield - 1 day WFH
Working Hours: 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday - Choose the hours you work (Core hours 9 am-2:30 pm)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a major player in the Defence sector and play a key role in supporting our production and assembly operations. You'll be involved in technical problem-solving, process development, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality and operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on engineering role ideal for individuals passionate about precision manufacturing and continuous improvement within a high-integrity sector.

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily technical support to production and assembly teams.

Act as a critical link between design engineering and the shop floor.

Evaluate component manufacturability and tooling/machine suitability.

Participate in design reviews and provide input on production feasibility.

Conduct PFMEAs and support process development.

Interpret and create 2D and 3D manufacturing drawings.

Ensure compliance with Quality Assurance standards.

Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives to optimise production.

Design custom tooling and uphold Machinery Safety regulations.

Collaborate with internal departments (design, quality, supply chain) and external partners.

Generate work orders and complete associated technical documentation.

Qualifications

Minimum: Relevant engineering diploma with practical experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred: Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field.

Skills & Experience

Technical:

Experience with rotating component manufacture (e.g. turning, milling, boring)

Understanding of mechanical assembly processes

Competence in CNC programming and GD&T principles

Proficient in 2D/3D CAD tools and SAP (for manufacturing)

Strong engineering drawing interpretation and creation skills

Business:

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Adaptable and committed to continuous learning

Leadership & Problem-Solving:

Strong integrity and ability to mentor others

Evidence-based decision-making in collaborative settings

Interpersonal:

Consistently deliver on cost, quality, and schedule targets

Effective team contributor with the ability to influence through logic and data

Additional Information

Must have the legal right to work in the UK

Role is subject to UK security and export control regulations

Join a Dynamic Business
If you're looking to apply your engineering expertise in a forward-thinking, mission-critical environment, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your skills to a team that values precision, collaboration, and innovation in defence manufacturing.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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