Contract Manufacturing Engineer (8‑month, IR35 outside)

About the role

We are seeking two Contract Manufacturing Engineers for an 8‑month assignment (outside IR35) at our Sunbury‑on‑Thames facility. The role supports both existing and new product lines across aerospace, power generation, rail and oil & gas sectors, driving lean improvements and ensuring production schedules are met.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with cell leaders, lean coordinators and design engineers to improve process efficiencies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including SOPs, routings and visual‑factory displays.
• Create and update routings in the MRP system and implement lean methods such as 1‑piece flow.
• Apply improvement tools (5S, 7 wastes, visual management, standardised work) and lead layout changes.
• Support cells with production data analysis, lead CAPEX and improvement projects, and manage new product introductions.
• Work with engineering on product documentation changes, parts obsolescence and conduct process FMEA.
• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support to meet customer schedule adherence.

Required profile

• 5+ years of manufacturing/engineering experience, preferably in aerospace.
• Demonstrated experience of new product introduction (NPI) and implementing standard work.
• Proven track record of delivering lean initiatives.

Required skills

• Lean manufacturing
• 5S
• Standard Work
• MRP system
• Process FMEA

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate (£40‑£45).
• Immediate start and clear 8‑month contract.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact projects within a leading specialist manufacturer.