CareerPlan

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Stockport, GBFull-time2026-03-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) element of the Boxer MIV program, transferring production knowledge and optimizing manufacturing processes.

Role type

Manufacturing Engineer (Vehicle Assembly & Integration)

Builds

Military bridging systems and Boxer armoured vehicles

Domain

Defense / Military Vehicle Manufacturing

Required skills

Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing process optimization, Lean principles, BOM structuring, MES systems, Engineering Change management, Shopfloor operations, Problem-solving methodologies

Preferred skills

SAP planning, Vehicle build program experience

Technologies

MES, SAP

Responsibilities

Transfer AIT production knowledge from parent company, Lead structured problem solving and process improvement on the shopfloor, Coordinate cross-functional teams for cost optimization and line balancing, Provide design for manufacturing input during product development, Create Standard Operations and work balance charts, Ensure adherence to EHS and quality standards

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC