Location
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Posted
July 26, 2026
Job Description
Our client, a leading entity in the defence and security sector, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - NPI to join their team in Swindon. This is an exciting permanent role for someone passionate about advancing unmanned aircraft technology.
Key Responsibilities:
Leading readiness activities: building strategy, tooling/fixtures, test approaches, work instructions, training, and capacity planning
Planning and executing pilot builds; capturing learnings and standardizing work processes
Owning manufacturing deliverables through readiness reviews and integration plans
Providing the manufacturing perspective in design reviews to drive practical improvements and reduce risks, build time, and rework
Creating controlled documentation, including routings, work instructions, standard work, PFMEAs, and control plans
Translating existing build knowledge into a controlled UK production system
Removing blockers, leading problem-solving activities, and drivin...
Key Responsibilities:
Leading readiness activities: building strategy, tooling/fixtures, test approaches, work instructions, training, and capacity planning
Planning and executing pilot builds; capturing learnings and standardizing work processes
Owning manufacturing deliverables through readiness reviews and integration plans
Providing the manufacturing perspective in design reviews to drive practical improvements and reduce risks, build time, and rework
Creating controlled documentation, including routings, work instructions, standard work, PFMEAs, and control plans
Translating existing build knowledge into a controlled UK production system
Removing blockers, leading problem-solving activities, and drivin...