Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer
Stockport
Up to 55,000 plus excellent benefits including...

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• 7% employer pension contribution, 4% employee contribution
• 4 weeks sick pay after probation increasing to 8 weeks with service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life assurance - 4x annual salary
• Half day Friday
• Wellness programme

We're seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) process for a major defence program. This role is pivotal in transferring production knowledge from overseas partners and embedding best practices on the shop-floor.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the transfer of AIT production knowledge to the UK site
• Act as the shop-floor focal point for manufacturing engineering and tooling
• Support operators and drive structured problem-solving and process improvements
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to optimise cost, quality, and efficiency
• Provide design-for-manufacturing input during product development
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures and work balance charts
• Support project execution through cross-functional collaboration
• Ensure compliance with EHS and manufacturing quality standards

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, or HND/Advanced Apprenticeship in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering
• Proven experience in complex engineering environments
• Track record of manufacturing excellence
• Familiarity with Engineering Change processes and BOM structuring
• Experience in SAP planning (training available)
• Ability to operate effectively within complex organisations

Skills & Attributes

• Hands-on and flexible approach
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Commercial and business awareness
• Effective information management

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.
We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.
Our commitment:
Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.
Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.

Skills Required