Latest Manufacturing Jobs

Mechanisms Functional Manager

This role involves leading the mechanisms engineering function for spacecraft systems, ensuring technical excellence, project delivery, and team development. The manager will establish design standards, oversee electro-mechanical system integration, and resolve complex technical issues across hardware, software, and firmware. They will also guide capability development, manage risks, and support project teams across the mechanical and propulsion domain.

Surrey Satellite Technology Guildford, GU2 7YE, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Quality Inspector (CMM / Precision Engineering)

Perform inspection across the production lifecycle for high-precision CNC-machined components used in defence, aerospace, and medical sectors. Program and operate Mitutoyo CMM systems, conduct dimensional and surface roughness checks using precision tools, and generate first article inspection reports. Support ISO 9001 compliance and customer audits while ensuring strict adherence to engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £42,000 – £52,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Junior Control Systems Engineer (Specialist Training)

This role involves designing electrical and control systems for composite moulding processes, supporting the full product lifecycle from concept to build. You'll work on bespoke machinery projects, collaborate with engineering teams and clients, and receive specialist training to grow into a specialist controls engineer within a high-precision technical environment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Saltash, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Safety-Critical Verification Engineer

This role involves developing and executing verification and validation strategies for safety-critical software in autonomous and AI-enabled systems, particularly within aviation and defence. The engineer will create test frameworks, ensure compliance with rigorous standards like DO-178C, and generate certification evidence across the development lifecycle. Work includes integration testing, requirements traceability, and supporting airworthiness and regulatory approval for next-generation autonomous platforms.

DCS Recruitment Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Quality Inspector

Perform first-off, in-process, and final inspections of high-precision CNC machined components using CMM and conventional measuring tools. Interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T, generate inspection reports, lead root cause analyses, and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards. Support quality planning, calibration management, and mentor junior team members within a regulated manufacturing environment.

FindCore Glasgow, Alba / Scotland, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Propulsion Engineer

This role involves engineering support across the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of advanced rocket engines and thrusters for space missions. The engineer will perform functional and system analyses, support hot-fire testing of bi-propellant and monopropellant systems, develop technical documentation, and interface with customers and cross-functional teams. Work spans critical projects like RELIANCE and LEROS, with responsibilities extending to supplier management, data analysis, and technical contributions to proposals.

Nexithon Ltd United Kingdom

Junior / Trainee Supply Chain Specialist (Engineering)

Monitor production schedules and order progress for electronic components and finished goods, coordinating with international factories and internal teams. Receive full on-the-job training within a growing electronics manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. Work in a supportive team environment with a clear path to progression into a Supply Chain Coordinator role.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Fordingbridge, United Kingdom £28,000 – £32,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Production Manager

Manages daily satellite assembly, integration, and test (AIT) operations across multiple shifts at Open Cosmos’ UK site. Leads team leads, ensures production plans are executed safely and on schedule, and maintains alignment with engineering, quality, and supply chain functions. Focuses on operational efficiency, KPIs, and consistent process execution in a high-tech manufacturing environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Operations Engineer (AIT Production)

This role involves developing and optimizing satellite manufacturing processes within a high-tech production environment. The engineer will apply Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability in satellite assembly and testing. Responsibilities include data analysis, SOP development, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards during production.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Ground-to-space Digital telecoms System SEM/Architect

This role involves end-to-end telecommunication system engineering with a focus on ground segment tools and performance optimization for space missions. The engineer will define software requirements, conduct system performance analyses (e.g. link budget, mission planning, signal integrity), and support integration and verification across the project lifecycle. Work includes secure telemetry, tracking and control (TTC) systems and collaboration on payload and ground tool development within an international institutional context.

Thales Alenia Space Italy

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

CNC Turner

Program, set, and operate CNC lathes to produce low-volume, high-precision aerospace components from exotic materials. Work independently interpreting complex engineering drawings, proving out programs, and ensuring parts meet tight tolerances. Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical challenges in a methodical, quality-driven environment.

HR GO Recruitment Basildon, United Kingdom

Electrical Equipment Assembler

This role involves the electromechanical assembly and soldering of electronic equipment within a small production unit, focusing on precision and adherence to technical documentation. The assembler will contribute to quality improvements, support new team members, and ensure accurate communication of work status. The position requires fine motor skills, attention to detail, and compliance with strict security and documentation processes.

Saab United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Senior PCB Design Engineer | Cambridgeshire |

This role involves taking full ownership of the PCB design process, working with world-class hardware and mechanical engineers on complex integration tasks. You will ensure high-integrity designs from DC to mmWave frequencies, with a focus on RF, digital, analogue, and power PCB design.

Morgan McKinley Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will work on the design and development of UAV/drone launch systems, developing mechanical design schemes and detailed designs of complex parts and assemblies. They will use CAD tools like SolidWorks, perform engineering calculations, and support in-house prototype builds.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Hr36Pb, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent