Manufacturing Engineer

On-site in Essex·Added 1 month ago (last checked 26 Oct)

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Matchtech

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Our summary

Salary: £47 an hour
Contract: Contract role, inside IR35
Closing date: Apply by Tuesday 1 December

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent manufacturing engineering experience
In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering principles and production operations
Experience across multiple phases of the product lifecycle and associated engineering processes
Ability to plan and manage work packages, schedule workloads and support project delivery
Strong analytical, problem-solving, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to support decisions using data
Experience of reviewing technical work, managing change and developing manufacturing capability
Effective communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and work with customers, suppliers and cross-functional teams
Eligibility for full security clearance

Nice to have

Experience of developing manufacturing capability and applying Industry 4.0 or smart factory principles
Knowledge of people management, leadership, performance management and change management

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Rate: £47ph UMB (Inside IR35)

The role

Role details:
We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our clients team in Basildon on a six-month contract. The role will support the development and delivery of advanced defence electronics, mission-critical systems and manufacturing capabilities across the product lifecycle.

What you'll do

Working within a cross-functional environment, you will help transition new products from design into production, improve manufacturing processes and equipment, and provide technical guidance to internal teams, customers and suppliers.

Develop, validate and improve manufacturing processes, methods, equipment and production workflows
Support the transition of new products from design into production and contribute to manufacturing plans
Prepare and support Manufacturing Maturity Reviews and maintain governance through lifecycle management processes
Resolve complex product and production issues, remove manufacturing bottlenecks and respond effectively to shop-floor escalations
Analyse production schedules, labour, material costs, capacity, workflows, space requirements and equipment layouts
Prepare and review manufacturing documentation, including risk assessments, technical reports, specifications, routings, control plans and electronic work instructions
Support quality assurance, process capability validation, failure investigations and structured problem-solving activities such as 8D
Lead continuous improvement activities, share best practice and mentor junior members of the manufacturing engineering team

How you'll work

Location: Basildon (fully onsite)

Duration: 6 month contract

Desirable Skills

If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineer seeking a contract opportunity within the defence and security industry, apply now to support the delivery of advanced products and manufacturing solutions in Basildon.