FTC Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Manufacturing Engineer - Vehicle Assembly

On-site

12 months fixed term contract

We are looking for an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation . This opportunity has arisen due to continued programme development and the growth of the manufacturing function within the organisation.

The business has a long heritage of delivering high-quality engineering solutions for defence and military applications, supporting customers globally with advanced manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise.

This role will focus on the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) manufacturing processes . You will play a key role in transferring production knowledge, supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement during production ramp-up and beyond.

This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in complex engineering environments who enjoys working closely with production teams and driving improvements across manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

Support the transfer of Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) production knowledge into the UK manufacturing facilityAct as the manufacturing engineering focal point on the shop floor, supporting operators and production teamsLead and support structured problem solving and process improvement activitiesCoordinate cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, cost performance and production standardsSupport design for manufacture (DFM) during early product development stagesSupport and implement engineering change processes within manufacturing operationsDevelop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work balance chartsContribute to line balancing and lean manufacturing initiativesEnsure full compliance with health and safety, environmental and quality standards

Key Skills

Degree, HND, or Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing EngineeringExperience working within complex engineering or manufacturing environmentsStrong understanding of manufacturing processes and production operationsExperience supporting engineering change processesExperience structuring BOMs from drawing through to manufacturingGood working knowledge of Microsoft Office toolsExperience working with MES systems or manufacturing data systemsStrong problem solving and continuous improvement mindset

Desirable Skills

Experience within vehicle or defence manufacturing programmesExperience supporting assembly and integration manufacturing processesKnowledge of lean manufacturing principlesExperience working within large engineering organisations or complex supply chains

What you get in return

4.5-day working week with a half-day finish on FridaysCompany pension schemeLife assurance schemeCompany sick pay schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work schemeFree on-site parkingElectric vehicle charging pointsLong service rewards and wellbeing initiatives

Interested?

Please submit your CV to Maria Vasileva at DCS Recruitment via the link provided.Alternatively email

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