Want to join a company is a recognised innovation and technology leader, tackling highly complex challenges across multiple defence and aerospace domains? Join a business who deliver advanced systems and services to customers worldwide and is widely regarded as a trusted, high-performing organisation within its market!Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance *minimum 5 years UK residency*Working: Possible Flexible and some remote working potentials.This role is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys New Product Introduction, technical ownership, and influencing product design for manufacturability in a regulated, high-reliability setting.Company Highlights:Join a globally recognised technology and defence leader, repeatedly awarded for innovation, patents and engineering excellence across aerospace, defence, space and cyber.A organisation trusted by governments worldwide, delivering mission-critical systems and recognised with Gold status by the UK Ministry of Defence for its support of the armed forces community.Be part of a business consistently ranked among the top innovators in the aerospace and defence sector, combining cutting-edge technology with long term programme stability, including high-profile contracts with government and allied partners worldwide.Explore the chance to work on cutting-edge, nationally significant projects with real-world impact, not theoretical R&D.A business, known for a strong culture of innovation, inclusion and long term career development, backed by the scale and stability of a global industry leader.The role:Lead manufacturing engineering activities for NPI builds from bid/proposal through to full-rate productionTake ownership of schedule, cost, quality, and manufacturing best practice.Act as the technical manufacturing authority during NPI execution.Ensure products are production-ready, robust, and optimised before release.Essential Skills & Experience:HND (minimum) in Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or related disciplineStrong background in electro-mechanical manufacturing or Electronics.Broad understanding of electronic and electro-mechanical product design.Proven contribution to production efficiency, optimisation, and improvement.Solid knowledge of: Design for Excellence (DfX) / Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement / Six Sigma principlesExperience with process FMEA and risk-based manufacturing decisions.Desirable Experience:Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) processesExperience across multiple manufacturing technologies and platforms.Even If you feel like you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out and apply.JBRP1_UKTJ