Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer - Henlow
Salary: Circa £42,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We're looking for a passionate and driven Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Henlow, working on cutting-edge projects that truly make an impact. In this dynamic role, you'll translate design concepts into actionable manufacturing solutions and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our production lines.

Why Join Us?

• Innovate & Impact: You'll be at the forefront of exciting projects, from supporting our existing manufacturing lines to leading the introduction of new products. Your work will directly influence the production of critical equipment that supports our armed forces.

• Develop & Grow: We're committed to your growth. You'll have the opportunity to expand your expertise in key areas like industrial validation, manufacturing architecture, and factory-of-the-future principles-essential skills that will prepare you for exciting future roles.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day support to our operations staff, ensuring efficient and safe production processes.
• Be involved in problem identification and resolution for various manufacturing lines and projects.
• Play a key role in industrial validation, including FMEA and process proving activities.
• Manage design modifications and ensure configuration control across manufacturing documentation.
• Support non-conformance processes to uphold quality standards.
• Ensure processes prioritize safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Work closely with our design team during product development to ensure seamless Design for Manufacture (DfM).
• Develop tooling and update manufacturing instructions, ensuring all processes align with best practices.

What You'll Bring

• A technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21) and formal education to HNC level (or BEng in a relevant field).
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong skills in interpreting design drawings to produce precise manufacturing instructions.
• Awareness of digital communication platforms to collaborate effectively.

Why This Role?
This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in an innovative and supportive environment, working with cutting-edge technology and a passionate team. You'll gain hands-on experience while helping shape the future of manufacturing in the defence sector.

What We Offer

• Bonus: Up to £2,500 based on company performance.
• Pension: Up to 14% employer and employee contribution.
• Overtime: Paid overtime opportunities.
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days of flexi-leave.
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Up to 26 weeks of enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, plus support for paternity, neonatal, and fertility-related leave.
• Fantastic Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more!
• Career Development: Opportunities for training, progression, and personal development.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something extraordinary.