Our client, a trusted partner of the UKs Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer -Circuit Card Assemblieswith expertise in Assembly and Integration, particularly in circuit card assemblies. Based within the unit and missile assembly manufacturing facility, you will play a key role in ensuring products are built efficiently, on time, and within budget. As a vital member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will provide support across multiple projects, contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality manufacturing solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain detailed Manufacturing Instructions to ensure accuracy and clarity.
• Design, commission, and validate the necessary tooling for production processes.
• Support industrial validation activities, including FMEA and First Article Inspection (FAI).
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues encountered during manufacturing.
• Update route cards to reflect changes resulting from rework activities.
• Manage configuration control by incorporating design modifications into manufacturing documentation.
• Assist with the Non-Conformance process, utilising SAP for tracking and resolution.

What do you need?:Qualification Requirements:

• Completed a formal technical Engineering or Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 / TR23 / TR21 and Level 3 (ONC).
• Alternatively, hold a formal further education qualification such as HNC or equivalent, combined with relevant engineering experience.
• Minimum of 5 years experience within an engineering discipline.

Skill Requirements:

• Ability to interpret design drawings and produce precise Manufacturing Build Instructions for both skilled and semi-skilled operators.
• Proven experience in electronic sub-assembly manufacturing through to full system builds.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience of assembly processes for small or miniature electro-mechanical actuation systems.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate and contribute effectively within a group environment.
• Ability to understand and respond to customer requirements.
• Familiarity with and adherence to company processes and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively within the team and across various organisational levels.

What happens now?Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenshipRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.
More about the roleFor more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.
This job is at our client’s site in Bolton facility, one of the North West’s leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen. All employees get training and development opportunities.