Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Defence Type: Contract - duration TBC

Rates: Umbrella: £67/hr

PAYE: £49.14/hr + £7.14 holiday pay

Location: Huddersfield

Clearance: SC required – British nationals only

Overview Morson is currently recruiting a Senior Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of our defence client in Huddersfield. This role will support manufacturing and assembly operations, providing technical expertise across complex, precision-engineered components within a regulated defence environment. Key Responsibilities Provide technical guidance and problem-solving support to manufacturing and assembly teams

Act as the interface between manufacturing, assembly, and engineering functions

Lead PFMEAs, including process mapping, risk mitigation, and procedure development

Support design reviews with a focus on manufacturability and right-first-time delivery

Develop and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and methods in line with safety regulations

Interpret engineering drawings and produce manufacturing/stage drawings

Drive continuous improvement activities across quality, cycle time, and p...