Manufacturing Engineer (Contract)
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Manufacturing Engineer (Contract)

  • Salary

    Competitive (DOE)

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Job type

    Contract

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Vacancy: Manufacturing Engineer – Contract
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for a new contract opportunity? Do you have experience supporting manufacturing operations, improving production processes, resolving engineering challenges and providing technical support within an engineering environment? If so, this could be the ideal role for you.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support an established engineering business on an initial 3–6 month contract. The successful candidate will provide technical support across manufacturing operations, helping to improve production processes, resolve engineering challenges and ensure manufacturing activities are delivered efficiently.

Manufacturing Engineer – Contract

Contract position
Initial 3–6 months
Rate: Negotiable – Dependent on Experience
Location: Bristol Area

Job Description

  • Provide hands-on engineering support to manufacturing and workshop teams.
  • Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
  • Support manufacturing processes, fabrication and production activities.
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and support problem resolution.
  • Prepare and review Bills of Materials (BOMs) and manufacturing documentation.
  • Work closely with Production, Quality, Procurement and Engineering departments.
  • Support continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.
  • Assist with engineering changes, manufacturing procedures and work instructions.

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or similar.
  • Strong understanding of engineering drawings and technical specifications.
  • Experience supporting manufacturing or production environments.
  • Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis and continuous improvement.
  • Welding or fabrication experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
  • Ability to work independently and provide effective engineering support.

Contract Details

  • Initial 3–6 month contract.
  • Negotiable hourly or daily rates.
  • Inside and outside IR35 rate expectations welcomed.
  • Opportunity to support an established engineering operation.

If you feel you're a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’ or get in touch with your availability and expected contract rate.