153 Manufacturing jobs in Northamptonshire

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

What does the role look like?

In this exciting role, as a Manufacturing Engineer you will be fundamental to the development of new composite products and processes in a highly challenging and fast-paced environment. You will bring new products to our customers helping to move the world forward. The role is critical to delivering new products with manufacturing readiness to support business strategic growth timing. You will be offered the opportunity to learn and develop cutting edge composite manufacturing techniques and impact design solutions that will be deployed on existing and future aircraft platforms.

 

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

*Significantly contribute to the product maturity development of composite components
*Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
*Deliver Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) progression for key composite technology projects
*Drive process innovation and improvement
*Design and develop tooling, Jigs & Fixturing of varying complexity to facilitate the development of new parts and manufacturing methods
*Create detailed CAD models and drawings for parts and tooling, following change management best practice.
*Specify, source, install and commission CAPEX equipment, working with internal and external suppliers.
*Lead PFMEA activities
*Author new and revised standard operating process documentation in line with company process
*Author manufacturing tools and lessons learned based on development project findings
*Provide reports and documentation necessary to show manufacturing efforts
*Clearly communicate actions and progress of technical tasks in hand
*Utilise best practice and industry recognised techniques to conduct effective root cause analysis

Essential skills:

*Experience in developing manufacturing processes & handing over to production
*Experience in the specification and commissioning of manufacturing equipment
*Able to take a hands-on approach to developing components, manufacturing processes, and testing methods.

Desirable skills:

*Significant experience in Manufacturing Engineering or similar, with a strong manufacturing bias in industries such as Automotive or Aerospace (bachelor's degree preferable)
*High level of self-motivation, drive and focus on results with a concern for accuracy: you will be resilient and able to act in a tenacious way when required
*Proficiency in creating jigs and fixtures of varying complexity.
*Effective communication skills, suitable for communicating at multiple levels of the organisation.
*Proven track record of effective project delivery
*Capability of conducting effective root cause analysis.
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment and be able to react to change quickly and effectively
*Experience of product industrialisation
*Experience in composite material manufacturing
*Knowledge of NX/Solid works CAD packages
*Experience and proficiency using CADfil Filament Winding Software
*Professional Engineering accreditation
*Previous product costing experience

About us:

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Northampton
Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 + Enhanced Pension

Introduction
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Northampton. You'll play a key role in improving production efficiency, reducing waste, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

This role is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer with a background in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and project engineering, who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Your Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will:

- Lead and deliver manufacturing improvement projects from concept to completion
- Analyse and optimise production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Apply APQP, PPAP, and FMEA methodologies to ensure product quality and reliability
- Use CAD software to design and refine production layouts and tooling
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and operations
- Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of operational excellence

This is a high-impact role where your contributions as a Manufacturing Engineer will directly influence productivity and profitability.

The Offer

We offer a competitive package for the right Manufacturing Engineer, including:

Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 depending on experience
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Enhanced 4% contributory pension scheme
- Supportive, family-oriented working environment
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities
- Job security within a stable and growing organisation

How to Apply
If you're a proactive and driven Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for process optimisation and engineering excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, simply submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

Manufacturing Technician

12 month contract

Based in Henlow

Offering 29.70ph Inside IR35

Do you have Mechanical fitting/maintenance experience?

Do you hold a completed apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3?

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 Technician, 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:

• Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure
• Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits
• Conversant with all equipment, tools, and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle
• Ensure manufacturing build, inspection, and test times are met
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack

Your skillset may include:

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship

OR

• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

OR

• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3

OR

• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC
• Experience in a Manufacturing / Craftsman position.

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

Manufacturing Technician

12 month contract

Based in Henlow

Offering 29.70ph Inside IR35

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Northampton
Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 + Enhanced Pension

Introduction
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Northampton. You'll play a key role in improving production efficiency, reducing waste, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

This role is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer with a background in lean manufacturing, process improvement, and project engineering, who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Your Responsibilities

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will:

- Lead and deliver manufacturing improvement projects from concept to completion
- Analyse and optimise production processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs
- Apply APQP, PPAP, and FMEA methodologies to ensure product quality and reliability
- Use CAD software to design and refine production layouts and tooling
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and operations
- Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to a culture of operational excellence

This is a high-impact role where your contributions as a Manufacturing Engineer will directly influence productivity and profitability.

The Offer

We offer a competitive package for the right Manufacturing Engineer, including:

Salary: 45,000 - 50,000 depending on experience
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Enhanced 4% contributory pension scheme
- Supportive, family-oriented working environment
- Long-term career development and progression opportunities
- Job security within a stable and growing organisation

How to Apply
If you're a proactive and driven Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for process optimisation and engineering excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, simply submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

What does the role look like?

In this exciting role, as a Manufacturing Engineer you will be fundamental to the development of new composite products and processes in a highly challenging and fast-paced environment. You will bring new products to our customers helping to move the world forward. The role is critical to delivering new products with manufacturing readiness to support business strategic growth timing. You will be offered the opportunity to learn and develop cutting edge composite manufacturing techniques and impact design solutions that will be deployed on existing and future aircraft platforms.

 

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

*Significantly contribute to the product maturity development of composite components
*Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
*Deliver Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) progression for key composite technology projects
*Drive process innovation and improvement
*Design and develop tooling, Jigs & Fixturing of varying complexity to facilitate the development of new parts and manufacturing methods
*Create detailed CAD models and drawings for parts and tooling, following change management best practice.
*Specify, source, install and commission CAPEX equipment, working with internal and external suppliers.
*Lead PFMEA activities
*Author new and revised standard operating process documentation in line with company process
*Author manufacturing tools and lessons learned based on development project findings
*Provide reports and documentation necessary to show manufacturing efforts
*Clearly communicate actions and progress of technical tasks in hand
*Utilise best practice and industry recognised techniques to conduct effective root cause analysis

Essential skills:

*Experience in developing manufacturing processes & handing over to production
*Experience in the specification and commissioning of manufacturing equipment
*Able to take a hands-on approach to developing components, manufacturing processes, and testing methods.

Desirable skills:

*Significant experience in Manufacturing Engineering or similar, with a strong manufacturing bias in industries such as Automotive or Aerospace (bachelor's degree preferable)
*High level of self-motivation, drive and focus on results with a concern for accuracy: you will be resilient and able to act in a tenacious way when required
*Proficiency in creating jigs and fixtures of varying complexity.
*Effective communication skills, suitable for communicating at multiple levels of the organisation.
*Proven track record of effective project delivery
*Capability of conducting effective root cause analysis.
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment and be able to react to change quickly and effectively
*Experience of product industrialisation
*Experience in composite material manufacturing
*Knowledge of NX/Solid works CAD packages
*Experience and proficiency using CADfil Filament Winding Software
*Professional Engineering accreditation
*Previous product costing experience

About us:

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

PWR Advanced Cooling Technology, a true success story that began with a father and son's vision. With relentless passion and dedication, we have become a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge automotive cooling products. We are a renowned name in top-tier global motorsports, and we've grown into a powerhouse with over 550 talented staff across Australia, America, and the UK, now listed on the ASX stock exchange. Join our vibrant team in our state-of-the-art facility. Be part of our rapid growth, shaping the future of our traditional markets and venturing into thrilling industries such as electric, aerospace, and defence.

About the role:

We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic production team at our manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll help optimise manufacturing processes, work closely with project engineers to resolve production challenges, and provide hands-on support in producing our high-performance cooling components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within our production team, executing tasks and processes to manufacture high- performance cooling system products.
• Participate in production activities involving specialised tools and machinery, requiring precision fitting, alignment, and adjustment of aluminium components and tubes to tight tolerances.
• Develop an understanding of PWR components, and, over time, apply engineering principles and analytical problem-solving skills to improve manufacturing processes.
• Operate and maintain a variety of specialised production tools.
• Responsible for product and process R&D – levering on PWR’s current technology and capability
• Improve manufacturing efficiency through the analysis and planning of workflows, space requirements and equipment layouts
• Ensure product quality through the design of testing methods
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services.
• Communication and coordination with global team
• Enter relevant information into PWR’s ERP system.
• Collaborate within a team environment, effectively communicating with colleagues to monitor progress and ensure successful completion of assigned projects.
• Manage time effectively and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality and support Quality Systems and ISO requirements.
• Maintain and repair equipment to ensure it’s operational
• Manage relationships with maintenance and service professionals
• Train and guide technicians in the design and development of projects
• Keep up with professional and technical knowledge, attend educational workshops, trade shows, etc

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in optimising manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Minimum awareness of CAD modelling to enable them to work closely with the Design Engineers to model manufacturing tool and fixtures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in diagnosing and resolving production issues, improving production workflows, and minimising downtime.
• Understanding of manufacturing technologies, machinery, and production equipment. Experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a wide variety of tools and machines used in the manufacturing process.
• Experience in managing production-related projects, including planning, execution, resource allocation, and ensuring that production goals are met on time and within budget.
• A strong focus on precision and quality, with experience working to tight tolerances and ensuring high- quality outputs in every aspect of the production process.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team, collaborating with cross-functional departments such as design, engineering, and quality control. Strong communication skills to relay production issues, updates, and progress.
• Experience in maintaining a safe production environment and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Experience in adapting to shifting production schedules and handling high-pressure situations.

Manufacturing Engineer Qualifications and Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Takes initiative
• Relevant technological knowledge
• Ability to lead and work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven Microsoft office

How to Apply:

To apply for this career-changing opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you're interested in joining PWR. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please Note Before Applying:

To ensure your application is considered, please only apply if you meet all of the following criteria:

• You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role
• You hold the relevant qualifications as specified in the job description
• You currently have the legal right to work in the UK – we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time

Applications that do not meet these criteria will not be progressed.

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General Factory Worker/ Driver

Monday to Friday

£12.50 to £14.50 per hour DOE

CRC are currently seeking a motivated and reliable Factory Worker to join our client based in Daventry. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a company who believes in progression within the business.

The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in the production process, ensuring that the operation run smoothly and efficiently. You will require strong work ethic, attention to details, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:30 and on a Friday 07:00-13:00.

You must hold a full Uk driving licence and be confident in driving an electric van as you will be asked to deliver customer orders on a Tuesday and Thursday.

If you feel you would be suitable for this role, then please apply.

Your Role:

• Assisting with finished items in a timely and efficient way
• Aqua Blasting
• Deliveries
• Tuesday and Thursday
• Quality checking and packaging of finished parts
• Preparing components and equipment for the required finishing process
• Geneal adhoc duties as required
• Following health and safety guidelines at all times
• Maintaining responsibility for your own work are

What We ’re Looking For?   

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions accurately
• Excellent teamwork skills with a collaborative approach to problem solving
• ability to operate machinery safely and effectively (training will be provided)
• Physical fit and to be able to stand for long periods of time as this will be repetitive tasks
• Full UK driving licence
• Previous experience in a factory environment is advantageous but not essential as training is provided.