122 Manufacturing jobs in Halewood

LSR is excited to reveal that we are working with a unique pharmaceutical manufacturing provider that is look to hire an Engineer for it's facility.

Our client is a niche service and equipment provider that is looking for open-minded, experienced Process and Production Engineer to work with various internal stakeholders to continuously improve their products and workflow in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Redefine manufacturing processes, including SOPs, programs and process instructions
• Find, identify and resolve manufacturing problems in the GMP environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate the production process and evaluate potential changes
• Provide technical support with other areas of the manufacturing environment and help solve technical queries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in either Industrial, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
• At least 3+ years of engineering experience, preferably in an ISO 13485 environment
• Strong experience and technical understanding of CAD, Solidworks or similar software

Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Company Overview

We are a dynamic aerospace manufacturing company specialising in high-precision components for the aerospace sector. Committed to operational excellence and quality, the organisation fosters a culture of continuous innovation, personal development, and professional growth. Currently, the company is undergoing a transformative approach that emphasises collaboration, leadership support, and employee development.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will develop, implement, and continuously improve manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality products are produced efficiently and cost-effectively. The position offers the opportunity to work across multiple departments, including Operations, Quality, and Customer teams, while contributing to new product development, process improvement, and cost-saving initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement efficient manufacturing processes for new and existing components. Lead continuous improvement efforts to enhance quality, reduce costs, and optimise lead times.
• Apply GD&T, RCCA, and 8D methodologies to resolve production issues, improve process flow, and ensure product quality.
• Provide technical input for job quotations, including manufacturing capabilities, costs, and methods.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining quality and cost standards. Present updates to the management team as needed.
• Recommend enhancements to manufacturing equipment and processes, including ROI analysis and collaboration with finance when required.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and operations teams to provide technical input for internal reviews and customer engagements.
• Define tooling requirements during product introduction and assist with work holding design for various processes.
• Maintain product structures in ERP systems (BOMs, routings) and liaise with sub-contractors on procurement specifications.

Key Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, or equivalent experience in an engineering discipline.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of driving continuous improvement.
• CNC programming experience (Turning, Boring, Milling, ideally 5-axis Mill/Turn).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, particularly with aluminium, titanium, and Inconel (Milling, Turning, Boring, EDM, Wire cutting).
• Proficiency with Edge Cam, but will consider other Cad Cam software.
• Familiar with Siemens controls for Turning and Milling, and Heidenhain on various machines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Experience

• Experience across both CNC Turning/Vertical Turning and CNC Milling.
• Familiarity with SQDCP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, People) methodologies.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement and driving change.

What We Offer

• A supportive leadership team committed to personal and professional growth.
• Opportunities for accelerated career progression within a growing organisation.
• A culture that values continuous learning, personal development, and operational excellence.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Manufacturing Auditor

6 month contract

Based in Bolton

Offering £30ph Inside IR35

Do you have experience auditing to AS9100 standards?

Do you have experience with QA problem-solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, etc.)?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Manufacturing Auditor, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

• Ensure effective management of supplier non-conformances across supporting manufacturing teams with defect investigations
• Lead root cause analysis of supplier product non-conformances
• Ensure Supplier corrective actions are effective and validated, ideally at supplier location, to ensure future deliveries are protected from further escapes
• Provide non-conformance data analysis and summary reports to engineering/senior management and customer reviews
• Identify Quality issues/risks relating to potential risks for project milestone achievement, and for the quality of deliverables
• Identify and offer potential mitigation solutions
• Participate in the Project Quality network to report and share the quality assurance status
• Support ME development projects ensuring compliance to Industrial Validation milestones
• Conduct Quality audits/assessments in line with the surveillance plan

Your skillset may include:

• Experienced quality professional within Mechanical or Electronic Engineering
• Proven track record in Product Assurance.
• Practitioner of current QA problem-solving and improvement methods (8D, RCA, DMAIC, etc.)
• Good knowledge of the product lifecycle
• Strong analytical skills; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
• Continuous improvement awareness and ability to use own initiative to deliver improvements

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

This trusted defence partner is seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team. As a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and cost-effective production of the company's products.

Responsibilities:

- Compiling and updating Manufacturing Instructions to support the manufacturing process

- Designing, commissioning, and proving associated tooling

- Supporting the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's, and other quality assurance methods

- Resolving technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process

- Managing Configuration Control by implementing Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions

- Supporting the Non Conformance Process using SAP

Requirements:

- A formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 and level 3 (ONC) or a formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent

- A minimum of 5 years' experience within an engineering discipline

- The ability to interpret Design Drawings and produce Manufacturing Build Instructions for both Skilled and Semi-Skilled operators

- Experience in Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds

- Knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems

- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively at various levels of the organisation

LSR is excited to reveal that we are working with a unique pharmaceutical manufacturing provider that is look to hire an Engineer for it's facility.

Our client is a niche service and equipment provider that is looking for open-minded, experienced Process and Production Engineer to work with various internal stakeholders to continuously improve their products and workflow in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Redefine manufacturing processes, including SOPs, programs and process instructions
• Find, identify and resolve manufacturing problems in the GMP environment
• Collaborate cross-functionally to facilitate the production process and evaluate potential changes
• Provide technical support with other areas of the manufacturing environment and help solve technical queries

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in either Industrial, Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering
• At least 3+ years of engineering experience, preferably in an ISO 13485 environment
• Strong experience and technical understanding of CAD, Solidworks or similar software

Dynamic (hybrid) working : 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance : British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British

Location : Bolton

Copello are supporting a leading Defence organisation in their search for a Test Engineer to join their Manufacturing team. In this role, you’ll support the testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards throughout the full product lifecycle. Your work will ensure programmes meet agreed targets for time, cost, and quality.

What you’ll do

• Provide test engineering support from concept and design through to production readiness and release to operations.
• Help introduce and set up test facilities, ensuring equipment is correctly configured and controlled before use.
• Create and maintain test specifications and operator instructions.
• Carry out testing of electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards, diagnosing issues down to component level.
• Work closely with operations, design teams, and other stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensure all testing meets programme and quality requirements, while contributing to continuous improvement.

What we're looking for from you:

• Minimum HNC level of qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject (HND/Degree preferred) plus experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test.
• A good understanding of electrical/electronic measurement and test principles and test equipment, as well as fault diagnosis techniques for electronic/electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Experience of using both manual and automated test equipment, preferably in a defence organisation or similar manufacturing environment.
• Familiar with enterprise resource planning and manufacturing execution system programs (e.g. SAP, MES) for recording test activities and generating non-conformance reports and concessions.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Manufacturing Electronic Test Engineer to join a leading European defence company within their Manufacturing department, supporting the testing and diagnostics of advanced electronic products.

This role will provide technical test engineering support and reports directly to senior members of the Manufacturing Test team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing Test Engineering support during design and development phases, from initial concept through to production readiness and release to operations.
• Supporting the introduction of new test facilities, ensuring appropriate configuration control is in place before use.
• Generating test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports based on higher-level requirements.
• Supporting testing of electrical/electronic sub-assemblies and circuit cards, including diagnosing production test failures down to component level.
• Working closely with Operations, Design, and other stakeholders to resolve technical challenges.
• Ensuring all work is delivered in line with programme and quality requirements while pursuing continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate would have:

• HND/Degree level qualification in Electronics/Electrical Engineering (minimum HNC accepted with relevant experience).
• Experience in digital and analogue electronics manufacture and test.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic measurement principles and test equipment.
• Familiarity with fault diagnosis techniques for electronic/electro-mechanical sub-assemblies.
• Experience using both manual and automated test equipment.
• Understanding of enterprise resource planning/manufacturing systems (e.g. SAP, MES).
• Good communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.

The ideal candidate must have:

• Proven experience supporting electronic manufacturing test activities in a defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and organise own work, managing multiple tasks to meet project objectives.

This position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not inclusive of:

• Bonus scheme (based on company performance)
• Annual pay reviews and promotion reviews (based on personal performance)
• Overtime paid at an enhanced rate
• Flexi-Leave (of up to 15 days)
• Pension scheme (total contribution of up to 14%)
• Subsidised site facilities and restaurants
• Free parking
• Excellent career progression and training / career development opportunities

If this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!

Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

We have a great opportunity to work within the production engineering function of one of the world’s foremost Aircraft manufacturers, supporting the Airbus Single Aisle programme.

About the Role

Are you an Aircraft Process (manufacturing) Engineer looking for a new Contract role? Primarily focusing on work to industrialise minor and major modifications for Single Aisle aircraft; The applicant should be competent in the modification of aircraft, supporting both mechanical and electrical systems. You will work as part of a multifunctional team to ensure industrialisation into production. The role is based in Broughton, North Wales, close to the English border, west of the City of Chester, and is Inside IR35.

Responsibilities

• Translate design intent into the compilation and control of technical instructions and Manufacturing Engineering data for use in aircraft detail manufacture, assembly, test and certification, utilising current business tools.
• Implement best practice methods, tools and processes from first principles to meet current and future business requirements.
• Deliver detailed work preparation definition (routings, BOM’s, SOI’s, STV calculations) for aircraft production.
• Ensure that all work and documentation meet departmental procedural and regulatory requirements.
• Project manage detail manufacture, assembly, test and certification methods, tools and process improvements, including implementation strategies in accordance with business requirements.
• Evaluate capacity of the manufacturing process, enhance as required and recommend changes to the product design standard.
• Provide electrical/mechanical shop floor support to operations, supply chain and Final Assembly Lines.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Lean principles.
• Application and knowledge of the current business management tools, ideally SAP.
• Ability to operate from first principles in manufacturing disciplines and activities requiring technical skills and knowledge to make daily business decisions.
• Working knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, Design and other Business Information Systems.
• Experienced knowledge of aircraft production, and engineering methods and procedures.
• Understanding of relationships and interactions with other Manufacturing Engineering and Business functions.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership skills and self-motivation are desirable.

Candidates must have the ‘Current Right to work in the UK. (No Sponsorship required)

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