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Manufacturing Engineer

Job type:Contract
Town/City:Romsey
County:Hampshire
Salary/Rate:Up to £390 per day + inside ir35
Business Sector:Manufacturing
Job ref:CDI 155028
Post Date:October 02, 2026

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Romsey 5 days per week onsite
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: £390 per day pay/£450 per day charge
IR35: Inside

Candidates must be willing and eligible for BPSS and SC clearance for this role.


We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for an innovative tech and engineering organisation operating within the UK defence space. You'll play a key role in improving the way complex electronic and electro-mechanical products are assembled, tested and delivered.

This is a hands-on Continuous Improvement role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, solving problems and making measurable improvements across manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve productivity, cost, lead times and quality
  • Lead structured problem-solving using 8D, RCA, DMAIC and PSP
  • Identify and deliver Lean / CI projects from concept through to implementation
  • Implement and improve PFMEA, 5S and Asset Care programmes
  • Investigate and resolve product non-conformances
  • Support Production with electronics & hardware assembly, testing and troubleshooting
  • Identify manufacturing risks, issues and improvement opportunities
  • Work closely with Engineering, Production, Supply Chain and Project teams
  • Support Supply Chain improvement initiatives
  • Drive a genuine culture of continuous improvement across the operation

Required Experience:

  • Strong experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement
  • Green Belt / Black Belt - Lean Six Sigma
  • Experience leading manufacturing improvement projects and change
  • Strong knowledge of electronic and electro-mechanical assembly & testing
  • Experience troubleshooting product non-conformances
  • Practical knowledge of 8D, RCA, DMAIC, PSP, PFMEA & 5S
  • Experience with automated/manual measurement and test equipment
  • Familiarity with MRP systems - IFS would be advantageous
  • A degree in a relevant engineering discipline

If you're a Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement Engineer who enjoys solving complex production problems and delivering tangible improvements, please fee free to submit your CV.