Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer

Ref no.

Ref no. BHN588521

Location

Location Farnborough, England

Start date ASAP

Job type

Job type Contract 9 month FTC

Job status

Job status Open

Job summary

Manufacturing / Process Engineer - 9-Month Fixed Term Contract - NPI

Key skills required for this role Important

Manufacturing Engineer / Process Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing / Process Engineer - 9-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: On-site (with occasional travel to Waltham Cross)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (9 months)
Salary: £55,000 pro rata
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, early Friday finish
Travel: 10% (hire car provided)
Reports To: Quality and Engineering Manager

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing / Process Engineer with a strong operational and engineering background to join our team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role is fully on-site and will play a key part in supporting day-to-day manufacturing activities while driving continuous improvement across our processes.
This is a fast-paced, hands-on role supporting both current production and new product introduction (NPI), including environmental initiatives and high-impact engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Take ownership and prioritise multiple streams of work to align with business goals.
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  Develop, optimise, and implement robust manufacturing processes that deliver consistent, repeatable results.
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  Provide technical support and root cause analysis to resolve production issues.
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  Identify and deliver process improvements to reduce scrap, rework, and inefficiencies.
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  Collaborate closely with production operators, quality teams, and process technicians to drive operational excellence.
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  Champion the Core Value Drivers through team performance:
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    Value-Based Pricing
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    Profitable New Business
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    Productivity
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  Support the rollout of NPI work from Rolls-Royce and environmental engineering projects.

Key Requirements:

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  Proven experience in a manufacturing or process engineering role, ideally within a high-spec, regulated environment.
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  Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
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  Experience with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
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  Ability to work under pressure in an intense and dynamic setting.
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  Flexibility to travel ( 10%) to other sites (e.g., Waltham Cross).

What We Offer:

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  Early finish every Friday
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  Hire car for site travel
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  Opportunity to work on critical NPI and sustainability projects
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  Exposure to leading industry partners (e.g., Rolls-Royce)
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  A direct fixed-term employment contract with immediate impact

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced manufacturing or process engineer looking for a challenging short-term opportunity to make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

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