Manufacturing Engineer - Bridges

Manufacturing Engineer – Bridges

Stockport | £45,000-£55,000 | Permanent

A specialist defence engineering manufacturer is looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of rapidly deployable military bridge systems at its North West site. The role sits within a high‑integrity environment, focused on large, complex structures used to enable mobility across challenging terrain in both operational and humanitarian settings.

Role

This is a hands‑on, shop‑floor focused position, centred on how modular bridge systems are manufactured, assembled and delivered. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and optimising manufacturing processes for bridge structures, sub‑assemblies and welded fabrications.
• Driving improvements in productivity, repeatability and build consistency across bridge manufacture.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve cycle times and enhance tooling and fixturing.