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Posted 21 July, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer

Endeavour Recruitment
Stevenage, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer Assembly and Integration JOB LOCATION: STEVENAGE SECURITY: SC (But Can Start on BPSS) DURATION: 12+ Months (Possibility for Extensions) TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: FULLTIME ONSITE - 5 Days a Week. PAY RATE: £ 32 - £ 35 / PER HOUR (Umbrella Inside IR35) Essential QUALIFICATIONS/Experience • 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 subject. TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? -Defence/Aerospace is preferred although not essential, will consider other industries within the wider Manufacturing sectors ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Engineer Skillset – E.G verification & validation, dESIGN modifications, COMMISSIONING, FMEA’s, configuration control, sub-assembly manufacturing Tools – E.G Proficient in SAP Lifecycle – E.G Industrial Validation through the use of FMEA’s, translating design requirements, interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions. Management of Configuration control by the embodiment of Design Modifications, Manufacturing Engineer Assembly and Integration Responsibilities: * 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 FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. * Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. * Route card changes as a result or rework activities. * Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions. * Support to the Non Conformance Process using SAP. Skillset / Experience 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 subject.5 years’ experience within an engineering discipline. * Have the ability to interpret Design Drawings with a view to producing Manufacturing Build Instructions for both Skilled and Semi-Skilled operators. * Have experience of Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds. * Have 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. * Understand and work to Company Processes and Procedures. * Have the ability to communicate both within the working group and at various levels of the organisation