Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect The Manufacturing Engineering Industrialisation team leads the New Product Introduction and industrialisation of the manufacturing and assembly systems needed to take our Valo aircraft from prototype to full production. We deliver Manufacturing Engineering excellence to the...

Manufacturing Assembly Engineer Greater Manchester, UK On-site Permanent We are looking for an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation. This opportunity has arisen due to continued programme development and the growth of the manufacturing function within the organisation. The business has a long heritage of delivering high-quality engineering solutions for defence and military applications, supporting customers globally with advanced manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise. This role will focus on the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) manufacturing processes associated with the Boxer vehicle programme. You will play a key role in transferring production knowledge, supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement during production ramp-up and beyond. This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in complex engineering environments who...

Manufacturing Automation Engineer Location: Stockport Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (DOE) An established engineering organisation with over a century of design and manufacturing excellence is looking to expand its team with a Manufacturing Automation Engineer . The company is recognised internationally for delivering high-quality engineering solutions to defence and industrial customers and continues to invest heavily in advanced manufacturing and innovation at its North West Centre of Excellence. About the Role This hands-on role will play a crucial part in implementing automation projects across welding and assembly operations. You'll take ownership of integrating new robotic systems, optimising processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across key production areas. Key Responsibilities Identify, specify, and implement new automation opportunities across welding and fabrication lines. Write technical specifications for capital equipment including...

Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication & Heavy Engineering Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester Hands-on manufacturing engineering role supporting fabrication, welding and large structural assemblies within a heavy engineering environment. We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading UK engineering manufacturer operating within the defence and heavy engineering sector . The organisation manufactures large-scale fabricated structures and vehicle-mounted systems used in specialist defence and mobility applications, including deployable bridging equipment. With a long-standing reputation for high-quality engineering and advanced manufacturing, the business continues to invest in its UK production capability and engineering teams. This opportunity would suit a hands-on manufacturing engineer who enjoys solving production challenges and improving manufacturing processes within a fabrication and assembly environment. This is a shop-floor...

Manufacturing Assembly Engineer Greater Manchester, UK On-site Permanent We are looking for an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation. This opportunity has arisen due to continued programme development and the growth of the manufacturing function within the organisation. The business has a long heritage of delivering high-quality engineering solutions for defence and military applications, supporting customers globally with advanced manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise. This role will focus on the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) manufacturing processes associated with the Boxer vehicle programme. You will play a key role in transferring production knowledge, supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement during production ramp-up and beyond. This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in complex engineering environments who...

Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 4-5 days per week and is on a secure site where SC clearance is needed. . We have a great opportunity for an Electronics Test Engineer to join the Manufacturing team at one of our major defence clients. . The Manufacturing Test Engineer will be providing technical support to the manufacturing test capability, to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. . The Manufacturing Test Engineer will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment. The team has a great mix of people, ranging from apprentices and graduates through to experienced engineers, all striving to deliver technical excellence across a number of different projects in development and production. - Main Responsibilities; Providing Test Engineering support during Design / Development phases from initial concept through...

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that...

Join MBDA UK Ltd as a Senior Test Engineer and become an integral part of our Manufacturing team. This role presents an outstanding chance to contribute to the testing of our products. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to play a crucial role in upholding the highest standards of quality and reliability for our products. Salary : Circa £45,000 dependent on experience Dynamic (hybrid) working : 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus : Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension : maximum total (employer and...

CAD Technician An exciting opportunity has arisen for a CAD Technician to join a growing organisation within the engineering and construction sector, supporting projects from site survey through to completion using 2D and 3D CAD design. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Mechanical Design Engineer, Structural CAD Engineer, Design Engineer, CAD Designer   SALARY:  £40,000 to £55,000 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Newbury, Berkshire – candidates must live within a commutable distance of Newbury (RG20). Please ensure that your current location is stated on your CV application JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent   PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must drive due to the rural location and no public transport   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a CAD Technician to join a specialist engineering organisation supporting projects within...

Senior Extrusion Process Engineer We have a senior engineering opportunity supporting extrusion manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, optimising production efficiency, and ensuring quality and safety across operations. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Production Process Engineer, Polymer Process Engineer, Plastics Engineer   SALARY: Competitive + Benefits LOCATION: Hyde, Tameside, Greater Manchester, North West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 37.5 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday 08:30–17:00   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Senior Extrusion Process Engineer to play a pivotal role in developing, optimising, and maintaining extrusion processes within a manufacturing environment. As a Senior Extrusion Process Engineer you will combine hands-on technical expertise...

Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. As a Senior Aircraft Manufacturing Engineer, you'll join the Manufacturing Engineering Industrialisation team at Vertical Aerospace, where we lead the transition of the Valo aircraft from prototype to full production. This team is responsible for defining, developing, and industrialising the...

Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky. We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect As a Process Development Engineer within our Battery Manufacturing Engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in defining, developing, and implementing our strategy for measurement and inspection across the battery manufacturing line. You'll ensure every component and...

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the...

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer! Are you ready to drive innovation in the automotive industry? Adecco working in partnership with Bentley Motors are searching for a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone enthusiastic about connected car technology and eager to shape the future of vehicle features and customer experiences Start Date: ASAP End Date: 31/01/2027 Pay rate: PAYE: 28.41 Location: Crewe - Pyms Lane CW1 3PL Working Pattern: Full Time Possible International travel to Germany What You will Do: As a Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer, you will play a crucial role in: Analysing Final Assembly Feasibility: Review styles and designs to identify and resolve manufacturing feasibility concerns. Conduct virtual and physical studies on part designs to provide actionable recommendations. Develop assembly strategies based on dimensional management outputs to achieve product quality...

Job Title: Detail Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader Location: Samlesbury, Onsite - 5 days per week onsite Salary: £56,766+ (DOE) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you'll be doing: You'll lead day-to-day Manufacturing Engineering activities within the detail manufacturing business, providing co-ordination and clear technical direction to drive safe, efficient and consistent operational processes. You'll also create and govern engineering documentation, support...

Job Title: Detail Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader Location: Samlesbury, Onsite - 5 days per week onsite Salary: £56,766+ (DOE) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you'll be doing: You'll lead day-to-day Manufacturing Engineering activities within the detail manufacturing business, providing co-ordination and clear technical direction to drive safe, efficient and consistent operational processes. You'll also create and govern engineering documentation, support...

Job Title: Detail Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader Location: Samlesbury, Onsite - 5 days per week onsite Salary: £56,766+ (DOE) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you'll be doing: You'll lead day-to-day Manufacturing Engineering activities within the detail manufacturing business, providing co-ordination and clear technical direction to drive safe, efficient and consistent operational processes. You'll also create and govern engineering documentation, support...

Job Title: Manufacturing Test Engineer Location: Blackbushe Department: Manufacturing/Production Reports To: Production Manager Contract Type: Fixed Term Temporary - 18 months Role Purpose We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Test Engineer to perform rigorous electronic testing across a diverse range of products. This role involves bench testing, tank testing, fault diagnosis, and support throughout the production process-from component level, through PCB and chassis assembly, to final unit assembly. The successful candidate will ensure strict adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements. Key Responsibilities Conduct defined electrical/electronic and tank testing procedures throughout the production process. Diagnose and resolve faults at the component and assembly level. Perform basic assembly tasks to support testing processes when required. Identify and report specification or design non-conformances, raising...

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that...

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that...