At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure efficient product assembly and support multi-project manufacturing.
- Company: Join a world-class defence organisation in Stevenage.
- Benefits: Competitive pay at £35/hour, overtime opportunities, and long-term contract.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in defence technology while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualifications required; apprenticeships and degrees accepted.
The predicted salary is between 35 - 35 £ per hour.
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer. The department are looking for candidates with skills in the following:
- Verification & validation
- Design modifications
- Commissioning
- FMEAs
- Configuration control
- Sub-assembly manufacturing
Rate: £35.00 per hour
Location: Stevenage
Contract: 37 Hours per week
Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at time and a quarter
Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing:
- Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions
- Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling
- Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEAs, FAIs etc.
- Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process
- Route card changes as a result of rework activities
- Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions
- Support to the Non Conformance Process using SAP
Skills / Experience:
- Verification & validation
- Design modifications
- Commissioning
- FMEAs
- Configuration control
- Sub-assembly manufacturing
- Industrial Validation through the use of FMEAs, translating design requirements, interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions
- Management of Configuration control by the embodiment of Design Modifications
- Ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions for both Skilled and Semi-Skilled operators
- Experience of Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds
- Experience and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems
- Must be able to work within and contribute to a team environment
- Recognise and understand customer requirements, and respond to them
Qualifications Required:
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) AND Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 4 academic qualification (HNC, diploma, etc.) AND Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved OR Degree in a relevant Engineering subject.
Manufacturing Engineer in Watford employer: Certain Advantage
As a leading World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our Manufacturing Engineers to excel. With competitive pay rates, opportunities for overtime, and a commitment to employee development, we offer a rewarding environment where you can grow your skills while contributing to critical defence projects. Join us for a long-term career where your expertise will directly impact the efficiency and success of our manufacturing processes.
