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Manufacturing Engineer

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Robotics & Automation

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Advertised By

Karley Muigai

⚙️ Manufacturing Engineer 
📍 Location: Manchester
💰 Salary: £45,000 to £55,000
📅 Contract: Permanent

Nter Talent is supporting our client in the search for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Bridge Systems team in Manchester.
This is a key role focused on developing and implementing manufacturing process improvements, driving efficiency, and supporting major capital projects across Bridges – while also providing support to Boxer programmes where required.

Why This Role?

  •        Opportunity to make a direct impact within a leading defence manufacturer
  •        Blend of hands-on shop floor work and process improvement leadership
  •        Exposure to large-scale automation and capital investment projects
  •        Play a central role in delivering continuous improvement across production

What You’ll Be Doing:

  •        Develop and implement revised factory layouts to optimise flow and reduce waste
  •        Provide hands-on engineering support to the build process on the shop floor
  •        Resolve fabrication and assembly quality issues with robust, timely solutions
  •        Explore and deliver automation opportunities for efficiency and quality gains
  •        Improve dimensional stability through effective jigging, fixturing, and alignment
  •        Lead and implement quality and manufacturing improvement programmes
  •        Drive efficiency and reduce build hours per product through lean initiatives
  •        Coordinate cross-functional projects to optimise cost and performance
  •        Support structured problem-solving and process improvement activities
  •        Provide design-for-manufacturing input during early product development
  •        Ensure compliance with EHS, manufacturing, and quality standards
  •        Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

What We’re Looking For:

  •        Degree, HND, or Higher/Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
  •        Proven experience in complex engineering or industrial manufacturing environments
  •        Proficiency with AutoCAD or similar 2D drafting tools (3D CAD an advantage)
  •        SAP planning and BOM structuring experience
  •        Experience introducing automation and managing capital investment projects
  •        Knowledge of welding (aluminium and ferrous metals) and GD&T interpretation
  •        Jig and fixture design experience
  •        Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
  •        Hands-on, flexible, and calm under pressure

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    Karley Muigai
    Advertised By:
    Karley Muigai

    I spend my days matching brilliant people with even better opportunities, and my weekends trying to convince myself that hiking counts as “rest.” I like to keep things moving — in work, in life, and preferably somewhere with a good view.

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