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.
