Manufacturing Engineer

Our client, a leader in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Glascoed on a contract basis. This role focuses on equipment acquisition as part of the NGMS contract, with a commitment to upgrade, renew, and replace various pieces of machinery across the site. The position requires working in the office for 3-4 days per week over a 12-month period.

• Generating and reviewing requirements specifications
• Liaising with equipment manufacturers and suppliers
• Conducting equipment trials and activities related to the procurement of bespoke machinery
• Managing and organising site manufacturing plant and equipment investment for the NGMS Project
• Developing, maintaining, and delivering legally compliant business cases for site plant and equipment
• Preparing and controlling technical requirements specifications and scopes of work
• Evaluating tender returns and placing contracts for outsourced works
• Generation and evaluation of Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Permits to Work
• Assessing contractor competency and managing work control
• Maintaining competency skill matrices and overseeing personnel development
• Conducting COSHH Hazard and Risk Assessments

• Experience in manufacturing, particularly within the defence and security sectors
• Understanding of equipment acquisition and procurement processes
• Strong organisational and management skills
• Ability to develop and maintain business cases for site plant and equipment
• Proficiency in preparing technical specifications and scopes of work
• Experience in generating and evaluating risk assessments and method statements
• Excellent communication and liaison skills with manufacturers and suppliers
• Attention to detail and adherence to compliance and safety regulations

If you are a talented Manufacturing Engineer with a keen interest in the defence and security sectors, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Glascoed.