Manufacturing Engineer - Peterborough (Onsite)

12-month contract |Day rate: £261 per day / £40.16 p/h | Possible extension

We're seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the upgrade of production lines and the introduction of a brand-new product platform within a modern engine manufacturing environment.

This is a high-impact role where you'll play a key part in enabling new product capability across automated production lines.

What you'll be doing

• Design and implement production processes for new product introduction
• Support upgrades to existing manufacturing lines
• Work across assembly, test, and finishing operations
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and technical specialists
• Drive project delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met
• Support tooling, layout design (2D AutoCAD), and manufacturing models

What we're looking for

• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing engineering
• Background in automotive, aerospace, or similar manufacturing environments
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Experience with production process design & implementation
• Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, Creo or Fusion 360 (desirable)
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering

Why join?

• Work on a major product launch and production transformation
• Be part of a global technical engineering function
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on manufacturing capability

Additional details

• Location: Peterborough (fully onsite)
• Start date: ASAP
• Working hours: Mon-Thurs 7:00-16:00, Fri 7:00-11:00 (flexibility available)
• Travel: ~5%
• Interview: 2 stages + short presentation