Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, a prominent player in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Swindon. This permanent position involves working within General Manufacturing and Final Assembly & Integration, specifically focusing on advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Key Responsibilities: Process Design & Industrialisation: Defining and proving manufacturing processes for mechanical and integrated assemblies, including final assembly/integration steps. Creating and controlling work instructions, routings, and standard work. Supporting ramp-up using time studies, line balancing, layout optimisation, and capacity planning. Tooling, Fixtures & Equipment: Specifying and commissioning fixtures and assembly aids for quality, ergonomics, and takt time. Owning qualification and maintenance approaches for critical tooling and equipment. Quality & Problem Solving: Building PFMEAs and control plans; leading RCCA on non-conformances and repeat build issues. Driving improvements in first-pass yield, scrap/rework reduction, throughput, and build stability. Operating within regulated aerospace quality environments, such as AS9100. Continuous Improvement: Leading Lean improvements across safety, quality, throughput, lead time, and cost. Change Management: Implementing engineering changes on the floor, including impact assessment, documentation updates, cut-in, and team briefing. Job Requirements: Essential: Experience in manufacturing/process engineering within regulated, engineered product environments. Strong shop-floor process ownership and practical problem-solving skills. Confidence with tooling/fixtures, capacity planning, and Lean/CI methodologies. Desirable: Exposure to integration and testing, tech transfer, new facility/cell stand-up, and Six Sigma. Security: Eligible for UK SC clearance; BPSS eligible from day one. Benefits: Competitive salary Opportunity to work on advanced UAS projects in a high-growth environment Professional development and training opportunities Supportive and collaborative work environment Comprehensive employee benefits package If you are a driven Manufacturing Engineer ready to take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Swindon