Senior Manufacturing Engineer

1 week ago

Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom Inter-Quest Full time £55,000 - £72,000 per year

Location:

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

Salary:

£55k per year + 1500

Category

Aerospace Manufacturing

Sector:

Aerospace and Defence

Contract type

Permanent

Consultant:

Victor Teixeira

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Defence Sector

Barrow-in-Furness, UK (On-site)

Salary: £55,000 + £1,500 monthly allowance (claimable)

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Occasional domestic travel (up to 5%)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our defence-sector engineering team in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, precision-engineered products within a fast-paced, technically advanced environment.

Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting production and assembly operations, driving manufacturing excellence, and contributing to continuous improvement across the business. You'll act as a technical bridge between manufacturing, design, and quality teams, ensuring best-in-class production capability and delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical guidance and hands-on problem-solving support to manufacturing and assembly teams.
  • Act as the key liaison between engineering and production, ensuring clear and accurate communication across teams.
  • Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile generation (hobbing, shaping, profile grinding) and finish grinding.
  • Support design reviews with manufacturability insights and ensure a "right first time" approach.
  • Lead PFMEA activities, including process mapping, risk mitigation, and documentation.
  • Interpret technical drawings and produce detailed manufacturing documentation.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and process reliability.
  • Develop and implement bespoke tooling and methods while maintaining machinery safety standards.
  • Collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and delivery of project goals.
  • Support the transition toward digital measurement methodologies and automation of data processing.
About You

You are an experienced manufacturing engineer with a strong background in precision engineering and CNC machining. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges that improve processes and outcomes.

Essential Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in manufacturing of rotating components (turning, boring, milling).
  • Strong understanding of GD&T and dimensional measurement principles.
  • Experience in CNC programming and working knowledge of manufacturing systems (SAP awareness advantageous).
  • Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD for layouts and documentation.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor and influence others.
  • A proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Qualifications
  • Minimum: Relevant engineering diploma with extensive practical experience.
  • Preferred: Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary of £55,000 plus £1,500 monthly allowance (claimable).
  • Opportunity to work on advanced defence engineering projects.
  • Supportive, collaborative environment with professional development opportunities.
  • 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday.
  • Occasional domestic travel (up to 5%).

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