37 Manufacturing jobs in Bristol

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Glascoed, South Wales

Salary: £43,649

What you’ll be doing:

• Exploring and supporting disposal opportunities to reduce surplus and reject item storage

• Leading building clearance efforts in line with evolving business requirements

• Developing and maintaining Safe Systems of Work, including Risk Assessments and SOPs

• Establishing strong cross-functional relationships with internal teams and external suppliers

• Supervising contractors to ensure safe and efficient on-site operations

• Becoming a Subject Matter Expert in disposal processes through proactive, independent working

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Minimum HNC/HND Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or equivalent

• A good understanding of project/risk management and the ability to use associated tools and techniques

• Have a good technical and manufacturing base, show initiative and be able to work under pressure

• Competent in the use of computers including Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Possession of IOSH or NEBOSH qualification in health and safety management

• Certification or demonstrable understanding of ADR (Dangerous Goods by Road) regulations

• Working knowledge of Waste Management Duty of Care and compliance standards

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Disposals team:

Join our small but agile team tackling complex challenges across building clearance, munitions, equipment, and energetic material disposal. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll gain hands-on experience with a diverse product range while shaping safe disposal processes and collaborating with internal and external experts. Operating site-wide, you’ll enjoy exceptional exposure across the business, strong ties with other BAE sites, and you will be directly reporting to the Disposals Project Manager. It’s a varied, high-visibility role with real impact across operations.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 24^th July 2025

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Manufacturing Manager

Hengoed, South Wales

Full Time, Permanent.

08:30- 17:00 Monday to Friday

£65,000- £70,000 + Enhanced Pension + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance

The Company

Adeptus are proud to be exclusively partnered with a successful and internationally operating FMCG based manufacturer. Not only a great place to work, but a high technology, modern, challenging environment. We are currently looking for an experienced manufacturing manager to join the team on a full time, permanent basis.

Direct reports: 75 (Production Shift Managers, Line Leaders etc)

Reporting to: Manufacturing Director/Senior Operations Manager

The role:

• Lead the production/manufacturing function by ensuring optimal quality, safety, and productivity in alignment with established standards, through effective team leadership.
li>Achieving manufacturing goals while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, actively implementing new lean/continuous improvement processes.
• Actively collaborate with colleagues in identifying, developing, and implementing innovative manufacturing practices.
• Demonstrate full commitment to the Energy Management System by conducting regular reviews, allocating necessary human, technological, and financial resources, and ensuring energy objectives and targets are clearly defined and met.
• Promote clear and effective communication of objectives, KPIs, and performance against targets across the organization.
• Managing change and the associated

The Requirements:

• Degree qualified, ideally in a relevant technical/engineering field i.e. mechanical, electrical, process etc
• Experience working within automotive or FMCG (desirable)
• Previous experience leading a multi faceted production/manufacturing function
• Experience of lean/cellular production
• Knowledge and experience of operational tools such as 6 Sigma, OEE, TPM 5s Kaizen, SPC and Kanban is preferred
• Experience of developing & implementing cost effective methods and techniques
• Proven experience of being able to identify quality and efficiency improvements and follow through to completion

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls-Royces recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a number of Manufacturing Engineers for a 12 month contract based in Bristol on behalf of Rolls-Royce who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs. Provide technical support to operations and execute Manufacturing Engineering activities within the to develop, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture, which are capable of meeting and continuing to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead-time (SQCD).

Key Accountabilities

• HSE & Compliance: Ensure adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental standards, supporting Zero Harm goals.
• Product Safety: Maintain process integrity to meet design and specification requirements, addressing safety concerns.
• Quality & Process Control: Promote a zero-defect culture, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Technical Authority: Oversee manufacturing process controls, acting as a signatory where applicable.
• Innovation & Improvement: Identify and implement advanced manufacturing processes, digital systems, and technologies.
• Project Planning: Manage schedules, resources, and risks to meet project deadlines.
• Process Development: Continuously improve manufacturing methods for safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Standardization: Align processes with best practices in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering leaders.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Work across teams, document best practices, and contribute to knowledge exchange.
• Talent Development: Focus on self-improvement and mentorship to enhance technical expertise.
• Supplier & Partner Engagement: Foster relationships to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Experiences and any Qualifications

• Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or another national equivalent)
• Recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) where available
• General understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to their business
• General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business
• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to their role

Next Steps:
If you are interested in applying for these Manufacturing Engineer position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls-Royces recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a number of Manufacturing Engineers for a 12 month contract based in Bristol on behalf of Rolls-Royce who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs. Provide technical support to operations and execute Manufacturing Engineering activities within the to develop, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture, which are capable of meeting and continuing to meet business and customer requirements for safety, quality, cost, deliver rate and lead-time (SQCD).

Key Accountabilities

• HSE & Compliance: Ensure adherence to Health, Safety & Environmental standards, supporting Zero Harm goals.
• Product Safety: Maintain process integrity to meet design and specification requirements, addressing safety concerns.
• Quality & Process Control: Promote a zero-defect culture, ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Technical Authority: Oversee manufacturing process controls, acting as a signatory where applicable.
• Innovation & Improvement: Identify and implement advanced manufacturing processes, digital systems, and technologies.
• Project Planning: Manage schedules, resources, and risks to meet project deadlines.
• Process Development: Continuously improve manufacturing methods for safety, quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Standardization: Align processes with best practices in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering leaders.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Work across teams, document best practices, and contribute to knowledge exchange.
• Talent Development: Focus on self-improvement and mentorship to enhance technical expertise.
• Supplier & Partner Engagement: Foster relationships to drive successful project outcomes.

Key Experiences and any Qualifications

• Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or another national equivalent)
• Recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) where available
• General understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to their business
• General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business
• Understanding of Manufacturing Engineering processes relevant to their role

Next Steps:
If you are interested in applying for these Manufacturing Engineer position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.

Intern – Engineering, Computer science, Manufacturing

Chippenham

£13.50 – £14.50 per hour

Ongoing Contract

Monday to Friday

This role would suit applicants that are looking to increase their knowledge in manufacturing, engineering, software, computer science or any other relevant discipline. It provides the opportunity to learn hands on application of skills, whilst adding to projects and being supported by a highly skilled team of engineers

Working as a right hand person to the Digital Factory team leader, you will be collaborating with cross functional teams including engineers, technicians, and operators in the digitalisation of the factory.  You will also be working in tandem with the Quality Department, to ensure the adherence of the workflows to the respective standards. 

The Role:

• Generating reviews, work instructions and procedures
li>Maintain accurate records and documentation of Standard Operating Procedures, equipment working instructions and quality control Procedures
• Resolve manufacturing problems in a timely manner
• Assisting the NPI team with PFMEAs and Work Instructions
• Introducing quality improvements to achieve ‘Right First Time’ standards
• Procure configuration data from Team Center.
• Implementing innovative solutions to optimise processes in the factory.

The Person:

• The ability to be empathetic and flexible with communicating with various departments.
• Good team working skills.
• Being proactive with a can-do mindset.
• Experience of engineering specifications and standards would be advantageous.
li>PC literate and proficient in using Microsoft Office and other MS platforms.
• Knowledge of PC workings, software, Networks, Databases advantageous
• Able to work to targets and timescales.
• Eagerness to learn and to take advantage of the learning opportunities provided

BMR Solutions operates in the capacity of an Employment Agency and Employment Business.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that BMR Solutions will process your personal data for the purposes of recruitment, in line with our Privacy Policy. We will only share your details with client organisations after we have discussed the opportunity with you and obtained your explicit consent.

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Can you work 3 Days and 3 Nights on a rotating pattern Sunday to Friday?

Location: BS37, Yate

Pay: £14.99 per hour and time and a half for overtime.

My client based in Yate are currently looking to employ aMachine Operative/Production Operative to work in the production department.

Hours of work:

The role will be working on a shift pattern of 3 x 12 hr shifts per week that will rotate between days and nigh.

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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Glascoed, South Wales

Salary: £43,649

What you'll be doing:

Exploring and supporting disposal opportunities to reduce surplus and reject item storage

Leading building clearance efforts in line with evolving business requirements

Developing and maintaining Safe Systems of Work, including Risk Assessments and SOPs

Establishing strong cross-functional relationship.

Manufacturing Engineer - Defence and Military Systems - Permanent

Attractive - South-West -  Fixed Term Contract

A Manufacturing Engineer  is required to join an International Defence Systems company that designs, manufactures, and supports world leading Military Systems. The successful Manufacturing Engineer  will be reporting to the Head of Quality, and the Manufacturing Engineer  will improve the end-to-end supply chain quality performance of specific assigned suppliers, internal products, or services.

The Manufacturing Engineer  will manage supplier concerns and assist in the leading of APQP activities both internally and external with customers and suppliers. The Manufacturing Engineer  will conduct problem resolution and other continuous improvement initiatives and activities. The Manufacturing Engineer  will report directly to the Quality Manager.

Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Devise and own specific elements of the quality improvement road map.
• Support the implementation and subsequently maintain systems and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality systems and Quality requirements.
• Lead the implementation of specific, focussed 'Quality Improvement Programmes'
• Use KPI Analysis, FMEA and other relevant tools and techniques.
• Record and generate supplier quality performance figures for the review of Senior Management.
• Supporting the successful implementation of Production Quality Plans for New Product Introduction.
• Reviews and Map processes; support introduction of robust processes by utilising techniques such as PFMEA's and subsequently control the processes using Control Plans, etc.
• Preparation and submission of specific Quality Approval documentation.
• Work closely with Supply Chain Management, Engineering and Programme Management.
• Approving new products and services in line with Company procedures.
• Lead all activities associated with specific non confirming product containment incidents.
• Find root causes to ensure robust and rigorous problem resolution.
• Ensure the supply chain fully confirms and is compliant with the QMS.
• Take part in supplier visits and audits as required.
• Use R & R studies and SPC as the basis for driving on-going process improvements.
• Support design reviews and cost estimation activities, as necessary.
• Where necessary support off site (UK and overseas) visits and manufacturing activities.
• Deliver annual objectives set by functional manager.
• Supervise and co-ordinate subcontract Manufacturing Engineering activities.
• Supervise and co-ordinate Central Inspection priorities and activities.
• Management of gauge calibration.
• Undertake other additional duties that may be required from time to time.

The Manufacturing Engineer should have the following Qualifications Skills or Experience:

• Minimum HNC/Degree in Engineering or Business-related discipline (or equivalent)
• Experience gained in a manufacturing quality or supply chain quality environment.
• Preferable in high volume manufacturing business to set the right standard.
• Experience of Quality Improvement programmes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience of utilising APQP tools and techniques, PFMEA's, Control Plans and FAI Reports.
• Experience of statistical analysis and tools such as 8D, 5 Why, 6 Sigma, etc
• Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO9001 to comply with company processes.
• A team player with the ability to work on own initiative, and able to influence others.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and the ability to obtain SC clearance.
• New product development and new product introduction projects experience is desirable.
• Familiarity ITAR and UK export legislation and Experience in the use of industrial MRP or ERP tools.
• Knowledge of TS 16949 and ISO14001 standards optional.

**Security Clearance (SC) will be required due to the nature of the Defence products involved**

Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have the right experience and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Manufacturing Engineer  role, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment  on (phone number removed)  or send suitable CV's to (url removed)

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