Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly & Test (Contract) Contract Duration: Until June 2026 (initially) Location: Titchfield site, UK Pay Rate: Up to £35 per hour PAYE (£40.09 incl. holiday pay / approx. £46.50 Umbrella) Engagement: PAYE only This role requires someone with previous exposure to Assembly/Test Manufacturing Engineering environments, who can hit the ground running. Familiarity with LAIRs and FAIRs processes is essential. Key Responsibilities: Provide proactive, hands-on support to production areas to achieve output, quality, cost, and safety objectives Act on direction from Lead and Senior Manufacturing Engineers to maintain production performance targets Ensure accurate and timely completion of all manufacturing documentation and system transactions Support New Product Introduction (NPI) phases to ensure production readiness and delivery schedules are achieved Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in quality, productivity, and delivery performance Assist in driving best practices across manufacturing operations, including lean methodologies Maintain compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations and company policies Key Skills & Experience: Strong background in manufacturing engineering principles, including lean manufacturing (Six Sigma), value stream mapping, process flows, RCCA, and SOP development Experience conducting BOM and routing audits Competent in interpreting engineering drawings Good working knowledge of LAIRs and FAIRs processes Experience supporting NPI projects and collaborating with supply chain functions Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement processes Advantageous to have knowledge of laser part marking technology, specifically Pryor equipment and software Understanding of MRP/ERP systems and production planning processes Solid grasp of supply chain operations including planning, scheduling, inventory control, and logistics Eligibility: Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK adhering to ITAR restrictions