Manufacturing Support Project Engineer – Defence Engineering

A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking a Manufacturing Support Project Engineer to strengthen its advanced machining and production capability. This is a rare opportunity to join a long‑established prime contractor supplying mission‑critical equipment to UK and international armed forces.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in supporting CNC machining operations across a modern, high‑precision manufacturing environment. The position combines hands‑on technical expertise with structured project delivery, driving improvements in tooling, processes, documentation, and operator capability.

Working closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and contractors, you’ll ensure that machining assets, methods, and standards meet demanding defence-sector requirements for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical support across CNC machining operations, resolving production issues and optimising performance.

Design and develop fixtures, jigs, tooling, and work‑holding solutions.

Select cutting tools and refine machining strategies for efficiency and repeatability.

Improve tooling, machining methods, and process capability.

Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.

Deliver training to operators on processes, best practi...