Operational Excellence Engineer
Advertised by Karley Muigai
- Robotics & Automation
Manufacturing Engineer (12-month FTC)
Department
Robotics & Automation
Locations
Advertised By
Karley Muigai
⚙️ Manufacturing Engineer (12-month FTC)
📍 Location: Manchester
💰 Pay: £50,000 to £55,000
📅 Contract: 12-Month Contract
Nter Talent is supporting our client in the search for a Contract Manufacturing Engineer to support ongoing Bridges and Boxer production programmes.
This position offers a unique opportunity to deliver tangible process improvements and drive operational excellence in a cutting-edge defence environment.
Why This Role?
- Short-term, high-impact opportunity within an advanced defence manufacturer.
- Work directly on process optimisation and efficiency improvements.
- Collaborate with a skilled engineering team to deliver measurable results.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Provide hands-on engineering solutions to support the build process.
- Lead quality and manufacturing improvement initiatives.
- Develop jigging, fixture, and alignment processes to improve dimensional accuracy.
- Drive lean efficiency improvements to reduce build time and waste.
- Support project management in cross-functional execution.
- Maintain manufacturing documentation and SOPs
- Uphold all EHS, manufacturing, and quality standards.
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree/HND/Higher Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering.
- Proven technical experience in complex engineering environments.
- SAP planning and BOM structuring skills.
- Understanding of automation, welding, and jig/fixture design.
- Hands-on, flexible approach with strong communication and analytical skills.
Apply for this role:
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.