At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to ensure efficient and safe manufacturing of defence products.
- Company: Leading Defence Manufacturing organisation with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, contract role, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting projects and a supportive team environment await you!
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the defence sector while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in engineering with 5 years' experience required.
The predicted salary is between 32 - 35 £ per hour.
MERITUS are recruiting for Manufacturing Engineers to join a leading Defence Manufacturing organisation as a part of their Assembly & Integration team.
As a Manufacturing Engineer within a unit and missile assembly manufacturing facility, you will play a key role in helping ensure products are built efficiently, safely, and within budget. You will be a valued member of a collaborative Manufacturing Engineering team, supporting a range of multi-project manufacturing activities and contributing to continuous improvement across the build environment.
Key Responsibilities- Contribute as part of a supportive Manufacturing Engineering team within a complex assembly environment.
- Compile, maintain, and update Manufacturing Instructions to support consistent and effective production.
- Design, commission, and prove associated tooling, working closely with colleagues across engineering and manufacturing functions.
- Support the industrial validation process through tools such as FMEA's, FAI's, and related methodologies.
- Work collaboratively to identify and resolve technical issues that may arise during the manufacturing process.
- Support route card changes resulting from rework activities, ensuring clarity and accuracy are maintained.
- Help maintain Configuration Control through the embodiment of Design Modifications into Manufacturing Instructions.
- Support the Non-Conformance process using SAP, ensuring process integrity and timely resolution.
- Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21 and Level 3 (ONC), or Formal further education certificate to HNC (or equivalent) with experience within an engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience within an engineering discipline.
- Ability to interpret engineering design drawings and translate them into clear Manufacturing Build Instructions for both skilled and semi-skilled operators.
- Experience in electronic sub-assembly manufacture through to system-level builds.
- Knowledge and experience of assembly processes for small/miniature electro-mechanical actuation systems.
- Comfortable working within and contributing positively to a team-based environment.
- Ability to recognise and understand customer requirements and respond in a considered and effective way.
- Familiarity with company processes and procedures, and ability to work within them consistently.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively within the team and across multiple levels of the organisation.
Manufacturing Engineer employer: Yolk Recruitment Limited
At MERITUS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering our Electrical Technicians a dynamic work environment in Telford, Shropshire, where innovation meets opportunity. With competitive salaries ranging from £28,000 to £35,000 and the unique chance to travel internationally to countries like Japan, Europe, and the USA, we foster a culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring our employees are equipped with the skills and experiences needed for their professional development. Join us to be part of a team that values quality, safety, and excellence in delivering automation solutions across various industries.
