Manufacturing Engineer - Contract

Contract Manufacturing Engineer   12-Month Contract Outside IR35 £35.00–£45.00 per hour DOE Immediate Start We are currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading engineering business operating…

Outside IR35 Manufacturing
Pay rate £35 – £45/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 10 September 2026

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Contract Manufacturing Engineer  

12-Month Contract Outside IR35 £35.00–£45.00 per hour DOE Immediate Start

We are currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading engineering business operating within the Aerospace / Space sector on an initial 12-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to support the introduction of new products, improve manufacturing processes, and work on technically challenging projects within a highly regulated, precision engineering environment.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing methods, supporting production, and ensuring products are manufactured efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities for the appointed Contract Manufacturing Engineer

Develop and implement manufacturing processes and work instructions.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness activities.
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and process routings.
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, cost and delivery.
Resolve manufacturing issues and provide technical support to production.
Work closely with Design, Quality, Supply Chain and Production teams.
Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer and industry standards.Experience Required for the selected Contract Manufacturing Engineer

Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within the Aerospace, Space or other highly regulated engineering environment.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining,  fabrication, welding, assembly and production engineering.
Experience supporting NPI and process improvement projects.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next contract within a cutting-edge aerospace or space organisation, we'd love to hear from you

This position may also be referred to as: Manufacturing Engineer , Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Industrialisation Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Production Process Engineer, NPI Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Development Engineer, Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer, Space Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Consultant

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