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Lead Systems Engineer – Space

This role involves leading the development and delivery of advanced satellite and ground systems for secure military communications. Responsibilities include managing system requirements, integration, verification, and validation, as well as coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful programme execution.

Lockheed Martin Newcastle, North East England, United Kingdom £93,000 – £116,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required
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Lead AIT Engineer (Satellite Delivery)

This role involves leading the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) function for two active satellite missions, ensuring campaigns are delivered on schedule and all test anomalies are formally closed. The position requires hands-on experience in cleanroom environments, familiarity with AIT procedures, and the ability to manage risks and document processes meticulously.

Exobotics Ltd London, United Kingdom £62,000 – £82,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Manufacturing Engineer

This role involves developing and optimising manufacturing processes for precision-engineered components within a high-specification defence environment. You will support new product introductions, conduct root cause analysis, and collaborate with design and quality teams to ensure compliance with rigorous standards. The position utilises CAD and simulation tools to validate manufacturing feasibility and drive continuous improvement across production.

HAYS Specialist Recruitment Manchester, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineer - MRO

As a Manufacturing Engineer in Rolls-Royce's Aerospace division, you will focus on maintaining and improving the efficiency of engine Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) processes. Your role involves ensuring safety and quality, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet operational goals.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites Preforming

Develop and deliver automated composite preforming processes for next-generation aerospace components, including fan blades and containment casings, within Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan® programme. Work across cross-functional teams and external partners to industrialise advanced manufacturing methods, ensuring safety, quality, and zero-defect outcomes. The role involves technical ownership of process development, tooling design, and process control documentation in a high-performance engineering environment.

Rolls Royce Bristol, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Project Engineer

This role involves managing complex, high-integrity manufacturing projects from contract award to final delivery within safety-critical defence, nuclear, and aerospace sectors. The engineer coordinates technical activities across internal teams, customers, and supply chain partners, ensuring compliance with stringent quality and security standards. Key responsibilities include project planning, DFM support, documentation control, and resolving technical issues during production.

Meritus Talent Stockport, United Kingdom £45,000 – £60,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineer

The role involves supporting production activities by resolving issues, managing manufacturing data in SAP, and driving process improvements within a defence and aerospace manufacturing environment. You'll create and maintain Bill of Materials and routings, track production stoppages, and contribute to Mission Directed Work Team meetings. The position emphasizes continuous improvement and the introduction of new manufacturing capabilities on the shop floor.

Advanced Resource Managers Bedfordshire, United Kingdom £42,000 – £47,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineer & NPI Manager

This role involves leading the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for aerospace components, ensuring projects meet customer and regulatory standards. You will work closely with CNC Programmers, production teams, and suppliers to optimize processes, resolve technical challenges, and support continuous improvement.

Shorterm Group Bristol, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

This role involves driving quality improvement in a high-reliability aerospace or defence manufacturing environment. You will take ownership of a struggling production area, focusing on reducing non-conformances, improving process control, and enhancing quality culture across engineering and production teams.

Elix Sourcing Solutions Portsmouth, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Planner

This role involves translating electrical design data, CAD models, and circuit drawings into detailed, repeatable manufacturing build instructions for aircraft systems. The engineer will work directly with production teams on the shop floor, supporting the installation of electrical looms, panels, racks, and components, while ensuring design intent is maintained. Collaboration with design, production, and supply chain teams is key throughout the manufacturing and integration lifecycle.

Appcastenterprise Samlesbury, PR5 0UE, United Kingdom £44,907 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer

This role involves creating and optimising CNC programmes for 3, 4, and 5-axis machine tools, developing efficient manufacturing processes, and supporting new product introductions. The engineer will define tooling, materials, and production routings while ensuring compliance with aerospace standards like AS9100. Collaboration with NPI teams and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods are key aspects of the position.

Reed Rm38Uh, RM3 8UH, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Manufacturing Engineer

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead and support NPI projects, manage gated processes, and provide stakeholder updates. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and creating key engineering documentation. The role also involves investigating manufacturing issues and implementing corrective actions.

Owen Daniels De742Us, DE74 2US, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Part-time

Manufacturing Team Leader

The Manufacturing Team Leader role involves supporting the Manufacturing Manager in a precision component manufacturing facility, primarily in the Aerospace sector. Responsibilities include leading the Machine Shop, conducting daily operations meetings, and ensuring EHS, quality, and production targets are met.

Owen Daniels Spondon, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Flexible

Electrical Manufacturing Support Engineer

This role involves supporting the manufacture and development of bespoke electro-mechanical systems in a highly regulated environment. The engineer will review and update electrical designs, resolve technical issues on the production floor, manage engineering changes, and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards. It's a hands-on position combining electrical design, manufacturing support, and product lifecycle management for low-volume, high-value defence and advanced manufacturing applications.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Mk78Aj, MK7 8AJ, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Project Manager - Aerospace Parts Manufacturing

This role involves managing end-to-end projects in aerospace parts manufacturing, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery. Responsibilities include coordinating with various departments, managing MRP/ERP systems, and leading NPI and build-to-print activities.

HR GO Recruitment Birchanger, Essex, CM23 5QH, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent

Project Engineer (Automation / Manufacturing)

This role involves leading the delivery of complex robot-based electromechanical systems for industrial automation across aerospace, automotive, and defence sectors. You'll manage technical, commercial, and operational aspects of projects, working in a cross-functional team to design and deploy automated solutions. The position emphasizes project ownership, client collaboration, and innovation in motion control and robotics.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Dorchester, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

Project Engineer (Automation / Manufacturing)

This role involves leading the delivery of complex robot-based electromechanical systems for industrial automation across high-tech sectors. You'll manage projects from a technical, commercial, and operational standpoint, working within a cross-functional team to ensure on-time, on-budget completion. The company supports career development with training, flexible working, and early finishes, set within a modern, established facility.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Sheffield, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa
On-site Permanent Clearance Required