Manufacturing Engineer in Dagenham, London

Contract Manufacturing Engineer

Contract - 52 weeks - £47.84 per hour (umbrella)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Contract Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading organisation in the defence and advanced electronics sector. You will support the development and production of mission-critical systems across multiple domains, working within cross-functional project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes to support new product introduction
• Support manufacturing governance, planning, and lifecycle reviews
• Analyse production data to inform decision-making and improve efficiency
• Resolve production issues and support shop floor activities
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, capacity, and workflow
• Ensure product quality through validation and process control
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and data
• Contribute to problem-solving activities (e.g. 8D)
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practices

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree in engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and production environments
• Ability to influence stakeholders using data and analysis
• Experience working across project lifecycles and cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload independently

Desirble

• Experience in manufacturing capability development
• Awareness of Industry 4.0 / smart factory principles