55,000 per annum + 1,500 per month accommodation allowance (if located 50+ miles away)
Permanent Role Leading Defence Organisation

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading defence organisation based in Barrow-in-Furness. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role overseeing assembly line operations, supporting production excellence, and driving continuous improvement within a highly regulated and technically advanced manufacturing environment.

In addition to a competitive salary of 55,000, candidates living more than 50 miles from site will receive an additional 1,500 per month living allowance, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you will work within the Manufacturing Engineering team to actively support production and assembly operations. You will provide technical leadership, ensure manufacturing processes meet quality and programme requirements, and act as a key interface between engineering and manufacturing teams.

As the business continues its transition towards digital measurement methodologies, you will also support the development and implementation of automated measurement processes and training for production and quality teams.

• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to manufacturing and assembly teams to ensure quality and programme targets are achieved

• Act as the key communication link between engineering and manufacturing, ensuring accurate technical direction

• Become the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile generation processes including hobbing, shaping, profile grinding, and finish grinding

• Support design reviews by advising on manufacturability and machine tool capability

• Lead PFMEA activities, including process mapping, risk mitigation, and procedure development

• Interpret and produce technical and manufacturing drawings

• Ensure manufacturing processes meet Quality Assurance and regulatory requirements

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency

• Design bespoke tooling and manufacturing methods in line with machinery safety regulations

• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, design, quality, supply chain, and external stakeholders

• Create work orders and technical packs with accurate routings and operations

• Support and advise on heat treatment processes and their manufacturing implications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods for rotating components, including turning, boring, and milling

• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, processes, and systems

• Strong understanding of dimensional measurement systems and principles

• Ability to interpret and create technical and manufacturing drawings

• Good working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

• Experience with CNC programming

• SAP experience within a manufacturing engineering environment

• 2D and 3D CAD experience for layouts and documentation

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

• 55,000 base salary

• 1,500 per month accommodation allowance (if living 50+ miles from site)

• Permanent role with a leading defence organisation

• Excellent benefits package

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-value engineering programmes

• Career progression and development within a world-class manufacturing environment

If this opportunity sounds of interest, please apply with your latest CV to discuss the role in more detail.