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As a Senior Consultant specialising in AVEVA PI, you will work with clients across the Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, and Power & Utilities sectors to deliver industrial data management and integration solutions. Acting as a trusted advisor, you will analyse business requirements, design and implement technical solutions, and provide expert guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring delivery aligns with industry best practices and client objectives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing, implementing and supporting AVEVA PI System solutions, including installations, upgrades, migrations and high-availability environments.
• Analysing business requirements and translating them into scalable technical solutions for clients.
• Delivering IT/OT integrations using industry-standard protocols such as OPC, Modbus and TCP/IP.
• Developing and configuring PI Asset Framework, PI Vision, PI Analysis and other components of the AVEVA PI platform.
• Providing technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and support throughout project delivery.

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You are an experienced AVEVA PI professional with strong technical expertise and a consultative approach. You enjoy solving complex challenges, building strong client relationships and delivering solutions in industrial or regulated environments. You combine hands-on technical capability with excellent communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.

We're looking for someone with:

• 4+ years of hands-on experience working with AVEVA PI Systems and related technologies.
• Strong expertise in PI System administration, configuration, integration and Asset Framework.
• Experience working with industrial communication protocols and IT/OT environments.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python and/or C#, alongside exposure to cloud technologies such as Azure or AWS.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience within Life Sciences, Oil & Gas, or Power & Utilities industries.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.
• AVEVA PI certifications and exposure to Kepware or other OPC server technologies.

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering circa 60,000

Do you have experience working with electrical cables and harnesses?

Do you have experience working to Aerospace standards?

Do you have experience leading NPI activities?

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 Senior Manufacturing Engineer, 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:

• Lead the Electrical/Harness from design to the factory floor
• The focus will be New Product Introduction and improvement to existing project optimising manufacturing processes, ensuring stringent quality compliance, and driving production efficiency

Your skillset may include:

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within aerospace, defence, automotive, or another highly regulated industry
• Experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through to full production release
• Delivering continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements, including:
  • AS9100
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620
  • ESD control requirements
  • Configuration control processes
• Deep technical knowledge of electrical harness manufacturing processes, including:
  • Crimping
  • Braiding
  • Potting
  • Soldering
  • Cable routing and protection
  • Connector assembly and backshell integration
• Experience developing manufacturing documentation and production process controls
• Proficient in CAD systems and manufacturing documentation tools
• Experience using ERP and MRP systems within a production environment
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with automated wire processing or harness test systems
• Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, and control plan development
• Previous experience supporting customer and regulatory audits
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement qualification
• Understanding of environmental and reliability testing requirements for aerospace electrical systems

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

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Permanent role

Based in Ampthill

Offering circa 60,000

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.

Job Description:
We’re seeking a Senior Production/Manufacturing Engineer to join our high-performance Manufacturing Team, delivering precision components in a fast-paced environment.

Our operations span two advanced manufacturing facilities in Northampton, featuring 3, 4, and 5-axis CNC machines, mill-turns, lathes and grinders supported by automation for complex, high-precision production. With internal design, build, and test, all processes are fully integrated through Siemens NX and Teamcenter, ensuring seamless collaboration from concept to completion.

The Role:

• Develop & optimise multi-axis CNC programs using CAM.

• Design and implement production fixturing.

• Take ownership of manufacturing processes from concept to production.

• Support new product introduction, tooling, and process development.

• Support shopfloor staff, driving continuous improvement.

• Estimate production times and costs, managing BOMs.

• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.

• Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong CAM programming experience (ideally Siemens NX).

• Background in automotive, motorsport, aerospace or precision engineering.

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, CAM Programmer, or Production Engineer.

• Experience in fixture design.

• Strong understanding of GD&T.

• Apprentice-trained (HNC, HND or Bachelor’s degree).

• Hands-on problem solver, comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

• Teamcenter, Vericut, or SAP experience a plus.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Banbury
Permanent
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing / Vehicle Conversion
Salary: 55k - 60k

Help Build the Future of a Growing Automotive Business

This isn't just another manufacturing engineering role.

We're looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who wants to take ownership, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and help drive a growing business to the next level.

As we prepare for an exciting vehicle launch and continue to expand, you'll play a key role in designing and implementing robust manufacturing processes, developing production standards, supporting compliance, and helping to lead and mentor the manufacturing team.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys building systems from the ground up, thrives on solving problems, and wants to make a genuine impact on how a business operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement robust manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Create and maintain work instructions, control plans, process flows and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop process controls to support Conformity of Production (CoP) and second-stage type approval.
• Lead continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and solve complex production and process issues.
• Standardise manufacturing methods to improve quality, efficiency and repeatability.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering to ensure successful vehicle launches.
• Help manage, mentor and support manufacturing staff, providing technical guidance and developing best practice.
• Drive improvements in productivity, quality, safety and manufacturing performance.
• Support audits, compliance reviews and launch readiness activities.
• Review existing processes and redesign them where improvements can be made.
• Play a key role in taking the manufacturing function and the business to the next level.

We're Looking For

You'll be an experienced Manufacturing or Process Engineer with a passion for improving manufacturing operations and developing world-class production processes.

You'll have experience with:

• Automotive manufacturing or vehicle assembly.
• APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows and Work Instructions.
• Conformity of Production (CoP), Type Approval or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Designing manufacturing processes rather than simply maintaining them.
• Solving complex manufacturing and production challenges.
• Leading projects and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Supporting, mentoring or managing engineers and production staff.
• Working in fast-paced manufacturing environments where priorities can change quickly.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a growing business where your ideas will be listened to and your experience will genuinely shape how manufacturing develops.

You'll have the autonomy to improve processes, influence production strategy, help develop the team and become a key part of taking the business through its next phase of growth.

If you're a proactive Senior Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving problems, building efficient manufacturing systems and leading people while making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Bedfordshire

The role is for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer specializing in electrical and cabling systems. They will lead the Electrical/harness from design to the factory floor. The focus will be new product introduction and improvement to existing project optimizing manufacturing processes, ensuring stringent quality compliance, and driving production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Degree-qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within aerospace, defence, automotive, or another highly regulated industry.
• Strong experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from prototype through to full production release.
• Demonstrated success delivering continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements, including:
• AS9100
• IPC/WHMA-A-620
• ESD control requirements
• Configuration control processes
• Deep technical knowledge of electrical harness manufacturing processes, including:
• Crimping
• Braiding
• Potting
• Soldering
• Cable routing and protection
• Connector assembly and backshell integration
• Experience developing manufacturing documentation and production process controls.
• Proficient in CAD systems and manufacturing documentation tools.
• Experience using ERP and MRP systems within a production environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, quality, and production functions.
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and programme deadlines simultaneously.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within aerospace or defence electrical assembly manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience with automated wire processing or harness test systems.
• Familiarity with APQP, PFMEA, and control plan development.
• Previous experience supporting customer and regulatory audits.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement qualification.
• Understanding of environmental and reliability testing requirements for aerospace electrical systems.

I am keen to get this position filled ASAP, so if you feel you have the skills and desire to provide passion and drive as the next Senior Manufacturing Engineer in my team, this is the opportunity for you!

You will need to hold or be eligible to hold SC clearance.

So, if you are interested in joining a well-established, renowned organisation working with experts in their field as the next Senior Manufacturing Engineer, hit that apply button now!

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Tooling

Location: Filton, Bristol
Duration: 12 months with potential extension
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Rate: GBP 45 – GBP 55 p/h PAYE/Inside IR 35, depending on experience

Job Description

The Tooling Engineer is responsible for defining tooling concepts, datum strategies and production tooling requirements to support the manufacture of aerospace structures and assemblies throughout the product lifecycle. The role provides technical leadership and oversight for the design, manufacture, acceptance and qualification of production tooling, ensuring solutions are robust, repeatable and compliant with manufacturing and regulatory requirements.

Working closely with Design Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Site Production teams, the Tooling Engineer will ensure tooling solutions enable process capability, product conformity, operator ergonomics and certification requirements, while supporting efficient and safe manufacturing operations.

The role acts as the focal point for tooling technical authority, ensuring tooling designs are developed and deployed in accordance with programme schedules, cost objectives and engineering standards.

General Requirements

• Safety & Compliance: Ensures all tooling activities comply with Health, Safety, Environmental, regulatory and configuration control requirements.
• Technical Ownership: Defines tooling concepts, datum strategies and production tooling requirements, providing technical oversight through design, build, acceptance and qualification.
• Problem Solving & Process Capability: Applies structured problem-solving techniques to resolve tooling and manufacturing issues, ensuring robust, repeatable and capable production processes.
• Collaboration & Supplier Management: Works effectively with cross-functional teams and tooling suppliers to deliver tooling solutions and resolve technical, quality and schedule issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Drives Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tooling performance, ergonomics, product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

New Product Introduction & Project Support

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through the definition and delivery of tooling concepts, datum strategies and production tooling solutions.
• Provide tooling expertise during product and process development reviews to ensure manufacturability and production readiness.
• Plan and manage tooling activities to achieve programme cost, quality and schedule objectives.
• Support tooling procurement, supplier management, acceptance and qualification activities.

Manufacturing Process Development

• Develop tooling solutions that enable safe, repeatable and capable manufacturing processes.
• Define tooling requirements to support product conformity, process capability and certification requirements.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering teams to optimise manufacturing methods and reduce process variation.
• Ensure tooling documentation, validation records and technical data are maintained throughout the product lifecycle.

Capacity, Capability & Scalability

• Assess current and future tooling requirements to support production rate increases and business growth.
• Develop tooling strategies that improve manufacturing capability, flexibility and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for automation, standardisation and process improvement within tooling solutions.
• Support industrialisation activities to ensure manufacturing systems can meet future volume and performance requirements.

Continuous Improvement & Cost Reduction

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance tooling performance, manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Identify and implement tooling cost reduction opportunities through simplification, standardisation, reuse and design optimisation.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, reduce cycle times and improve process capability.
• Develop and implement improvements that reduce recurring tooling issues, minimise downtime and deliver measurable business benefits.

Operational Support

• Provide day-to-day technical support for production tooling, addressing quality, delivery and performance issues.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective and preventive actions for tooling-related issues.
• Monitor tooling performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Support maintenance, modification and lifecycle management of production tooling assets.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in a Tooling Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Production Engineering role within a complex, high-reliability or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of tooling development and industrialisation, including tooling concepts, datum strategies, manufacturing readiness, process capability, tooling qualification and production ramp-up.
• Demonstrated experience specifying, developing, validating and implementing production tooling, jigs and fixtures that support safe, repeatable and compliant manufacturing processes.
• Proven ability to plan and support tooling trials, acceptance activities and qualification programmes, interpreting results and translating findings into robust production solutions.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance management and the relationship between tooling design and product conformity.
• Experience managing tooling suppliers and external partners through the design, manufacture, acceptance and deployment of tooling solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes, manage technical risks and implement effective corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Detailed knowledge of quality system models such as ISO9000, AS9100, or D1-9000.
• Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.

Desriable Experience

• Project / Program Management.
• Catia / NX CAD system.
• Familiarity with AS9145 APQP process or equivalent.

THE COMPANY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join this growing organisation, part of a larger Group that provides precision engineering services to a range of industries including aerospace,motorsport, defence, energy and automotive. They have recently invested significantly in new machinery.

THE JOB

You will  support manufacturing activities by directing best methods of manufacture and target areas of improvement using a Lean approach. You will lead technical discussions with customers, quote lead times and costs for jobs, support NPI projects, assist in CI activities and support the operational team including programming CNC Milling and Turning machines to meet customer demand.  

THE CANDIDATE

Ideally with a minimum HNC in Mechanical Engineering, you will have significant machining experience especially with high precision milled and turned parts. Experience in Fanuc and Heidenhain languages is essential. You will also have experience of setting up production trials and be able to implement 5S activities and use Cad/Cam software.

THE PACKAGE

Salary between £60k and £70k depending upon experience

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

33 days holiday

Early Friday finish

Ongoing training and personal development 

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Banbury
Permanent
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing / Vehicle Conversion
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum

Drive Compliance. Define Processes. Support a Critical Vehicle Launch.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment supporting a critical type approval and conformity of production (CoP / COC2) programme.

This role is focused on establishing the manufacturing process controls, documentation, and compliance standards required to support an upcoming vehicle launch and achieve second-stage type approval. This is a highly visible assignment requiring someone who can quickly embed themselves into the operation and deliver high-quality manufacturing documentation at pace.

The successful candidate will play a key role in defining manufacturing processes, producing control plans and work instructions, and ensuring the business is audit-ready for compliance reviews and ongoing production activity.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer:

• Develop and implement manufacturing process controls to support Conformity of Production (CoP) and type approval requirements
• Produce detailed work instructions, control plans, process flows, and manufacturing documentation
• Define and standardise manufacturing and assembly processes across production operations
• Support compliance activities relating to COC2 / second-stage type approval
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to identify process gaps and implement corrective actions
• Ensure manufacturing documentation aligns with automotive industry standards and audit expectations
• Support safety-critical and quality-critical process checks throughout the build process
• Assist with launch readiness activities for upcoming vehicle programmes
• Review and improve existing manufacturing procedures to increase robustness and repeatability
• Support external reviews and compliance assessments where required

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or AME Engineer within the automotive sector
• Strong experience creating manufacturing documentation including:
  • Work Instructions
  • Control Plans
  • Process Flows
  • SOPs
  • Process Controls
• Previous exposure to automotive type approval, Conformity of Production (CoP), APQP, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing compliance and safety/critical process control
• Excellent computer literacy and confidence producing technical documentation quickly and accurately
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving environment with tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder communication and organisational skills
• Experience supporting vehicle launch or prototype build programmes would be highly advantageous

If you are an experienced automotive Senior Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in fast-moving environments and can quickly implement robust process documentation and controls, we would love to hear from you.

This is a dynamic and fast-paced organisation delivering advanced engineering solutions to both domestic and international customers. The business operates across multiple specialist areas, including platform integration, ground-based defence systems, special projects, and weapons programmes, providing a wide range of products and services to defence and security clients.

This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking team offering a challenging and rewarding career, alongside a strong work-life balance, including a 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday) and flexible working arrangements.

Job Description

The Operations Engineering team supports operational performance and major product development across the full product lifecycle from initial design and prototyping through to production and end-of-life support.

This role is focused on improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing yield at every stage of the lifecycle, directly supporting programme delivery and key milestones.

As part of the team, the Manufacturing Engineer acts as a key technical point of contact, providing engineering support, problem-solving, and coordination across both current and future projects.

The role drives a proactive "right first time" approach to quality, helping to enhance overall product standards, improve business performance, and reduce manufacturing costs.

• Develop manufacturing processes including but not limited to:
  • Machining and Mechanical Assembly
• Defining sequence of operations, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies.
• Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and disciplines.
• Identifying any new tooling & fixturing requirements.
• Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications.
• Creation of detailed process instructions.
• Creation of Manufacturing BOM's / routings to aid ease of manufacture.
• Active involvement in the Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission Directed Work Team) meetings.
• Support and contribute the relevant section of the Technology Roadmap to identify improvements to current manufacturing processes and future requirements.
• Assist with the Technical requirements of the relevant section of the Capital plan from definition to acceptance.
• Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering and other functions as necessary.
• Support with the business process reviews and generation / update of relevant documentation.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• We can only consider candidates who already hold SC Clearance
• Good working knowledge of complex assemblies and New product introduction experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement tools.
• Experience with CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of MRP systems and experience managing BOMs and routings in SAP (or similar ERP systems).
• Facility layout experience would be a advantage.
• Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.
• A collaborative mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.