Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Defence Sector
Barrow-in-Furness, UK (On-site)
Salary: 55,000 + 1,500 monthly allowance (claimable)
Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
✈️ Occasional domestic travel (up to 5)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our defence-sector engineering team in Barrow-in-Furness. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, precision-engineered products within a fast-paced, technically advanced environment.

Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a key role in supporting production and assembly operations, driving manufacturing excellence, and contributing to continuous improvement across the business. You’ll act as a technical bridge between manufacturing, design, and quality teams, ensuring best-in-class production capability and delivery.

• Provide technical guidance and hands-on problem-solving support to manufacturing and assembly teams.

• Act as the key liaison between engineering and production, ensuring clear and accurate communication across teams.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for gear profile generation (hobbing, shaping, profile grinding) and finish grinding.

• Support design reviews with manufacturability insights and ensure a “right first time” approach.

• Lead PFMEA activities, including process mapping, risk mitigation, and documentation.

• Interpret technical drawings and produce detailed manufacturing documentation.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, efficiency, and process reliability.

• Develop and implement bespoke tooling and methods while maintaining machinery safety standards.

• Collaborate with design, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and delivery of project goals.

• Support the transition toward digital measurement methodologies and automation of data processing.

You are an experienced manufacturing engineer with a strong background in precision engineering and CNC machining. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex technical challenges that improve processes and outcomes.

• Proven experience in manufacturing of rotating components (turning, boring, milling).

• Strong understanding of GD&T and dimensional measurement principles.

• Experience in CNC programming and working knowledge of manufacturing systems (SAP awareness advantageous).

• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD for layouts and documentation.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor and influence others.

• A proactive, analytical approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

• Minimum: Relevant engineering diploma with extensive practical experience.

• Preferred: Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

• Competitive salary of 55,000 plus 1,500 monthly allowance (claimable).

• Opportunity to work on advanced defence engineering projects.

• Supportive, collaborative environment with professional development opportunities.

• 37.5-hour work week, Monday to Friday.

• Occasional domestic travel (up to 5).