via Reed · 14 September 2026 ·9 days ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Meritus Talent
Stevenage Contract GBP 62,400 – 68,250
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MERITUS is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our sovereign defence client based in Stevenage on an initial 12 month contract as they continue scaling against increased demand. PLEASE NOTE: You must come from either a skilled apprenticeship background, have BEng in Engineering or possess significant Manufacturing experience.

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £35 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS - STEVENAGE - UNDERGO SC - MUST HAVE SKILLED BACKGROUND - MUST HAVE SAP EXPERIENCE - SECTOR: DEFENCE

HOURS: 37 Hours Per Week

MUST HAVE SAP EXPERIENCE

  • 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.

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