Latest manufacturing Jobs

Quality Engineer (CMM / FAIRs)

The role involves conducting first-off, in-process, and final inspections of precision CNC-machined components, ensuring compliance with exacting quality standards. You'll program and operate Mitutoyo CMM equipment, produce First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs), and support ISO 9001 audits. The position requires expertise in dimensional inspection, GD&T, and the use of conventional metrology tools across high-integrity sectors such as aerospace, defence, and medical.

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

Graduate Opportunity (Supply Chain / Logistics)

Graduate Opportunity (Supply Chain / Logistics)£28,000 - £32,000 + Flexible Hours + 33 Days Holiday + Training + ProgressionFordingbridge, HampshireAre you a Graduate from Business, Maths, Economics or similar looking for a career within supply chain & logistics, within a...

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

Senior Mission Manager

This role involves leading complex space missions from concept through to launch and in-orbit operations, coordinating cross-functional teams and acting as the primary liaison with customers and partners. The Senior Mission Manager ensures technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements are met while managing risks, timelines, and resources. The position supports mission scaling and continuous improvement within a high-reliability engineering environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quality Control (QC) Engineer (shift based)

The role involves hands-on quality control during satellite build, integration, and testing phases, ensuring compliance with ECSS and ISO9001 standards. The engineer performs inspections, manages non-conformances, supports supplier quality, and maintains traceability across the production lifecycle. Work is conducted on a rotating 24/7 shift pattern at the Harwell site to support continuous satellite manufacturing operations.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent Shift-work

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

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

Technical Sales Engineer (Machine Tools)

Act as the primary technical contact for clients, leading machine tooling projects from initial consultation through to delivery. Responsibilities include gathering requirements, providing engineering advice and quotations, coordinating with manufacturing teams, and driving sales through client visits and outreach. Work autonomously within a well-established engineering firm serving high-precision sectors like aerospace and motorsport.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Peterborough, PE1 1XH, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

Control Systems Engineer (Structured Text / Ladder Logic)

Design and develop PLC software using Structured Text and Ladder Logic for bespoke systems in high-tech industries such as defence, aerospace, and nuclear. Debug and test control code, support remote and on-site troubleshooting, and collaborate with engineering teams on system upgrades. Work involves a mix of in-house development and occasional international travel for commissioning and support.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Cambridge, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Graduate Control Systems Engineer (Training on PLC Programming)

Work as a Graduate Control Systems Engineer, receiving hands-on training in PLC programming using Structured Text and Ladder Logic. Support the development, testing, and maintenance of control systems for advanced technology in defence, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. Progress into a technical expert role with global project exposure and structured career development.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Cambridge, United Kingdom £25,000 – £27,000 pa

User Terminal Architect

The User Terminal Architect will define and lead the technical architecture of satellite user terminals across fixed, mobility, and low-power form factors. This includes end-to-end system specifications, integration of antenna, RF, and digital subsystems, and trade-offs between performance, SWaP, and manufacturability. The role involves close collaboration with system, payload, and manufacturing teams to deliver scalable, mass-producible terminals for satellite communications.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Mechanical Engineer

This role involves leading mechanical design for satellites, subsystems, and ground support equipment, using 3D CAD tools to produce precise models and drawings. The engineer will apply GD&T standards, support assembly and testing in cleanroom environments, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver flight-ready hardware. Work spans from design through to integration and testing within a dynamic, mission-driven space technology environment.

Open Cosmos Ltd Didcot, OX11 0RL, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Flexible