Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer 
Location: Bolton (Full-time, on-site)
Contract Length: 12Months
Security Clearance: SC required (can start on BPSS)
Rate: £35/hour Umbrella OR £26.57/hour PAYE + £3.88/hour holiday pay

Morson is currently recruiting experienced Manufacturing Engineers for our defence client based in Bolton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, contributing to the assembly and integration of high-tech systems in a fast-paced, high-quality environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and update detailed Manufacturing Instructions to support efficient and cost-effective production.

• Design, commission, and validate production tooling.

• Support industrial validation activities, including FMEA, FAI, and related quality processes.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues arising during manufacturing.

• Implement route card changes related to rework or design updates.

• Manage configuration control and incorporate design modifications into manufacturing documentation.

• Support the non-conformance process via SAP.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Completed formal technical apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 and Level 3 ONC)
  or HNC (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline with relevant industry experience.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop clear build instructions for both skilled and semi-skilled operators.

• Experience in electronic sub-assembly and system-level builds.

• Familiarity with assembling small or miniature electro-mechanical actuation systems.

• Strong communication and teamworking skills.

• Customer-focused with a strong understanding of engineering procedures and standards.