Senior Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

The company is a market‑leading defence and aerospace organisation seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead electrical harness design through to production. Based in Ampthill, the role focuses on new product introduction and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead electrical/harness development from design to factory floor.
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from prototype to full production release.
• Optimise manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency and cost.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, process controls and control plans.

Required profile

• Degree in Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering within aerospace, defence, automotive or similarly regulated industry.
• Proven track record leading NPI activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, ESD control and configuration management.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous‑improvement qualification.

Required skills

• Electrical harness manufacturing processes: crimping, braiding, potting, soldering, cable routing, connector assembly and backshell integration.
• Proficiency with CAD systems and manufacturing documentation tools.
• Experience using ERP and MRP systems in a production environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, APQP, PFMEA and control‑plan development.
• Familiarity with automated wire processing and harness test systems.

What we offer

• Permanent contract based in Ampthill.
• Competitive salary of approximately £60,000 per year.