Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer, to join our team and help shape the future of mission-critical technology. In this role you play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes to ensure the efficient production of high-quality products. 

Your Team:

Department: Manufacturing Engineering

Reporting to: Manager, Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

 As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering efficient, reliable, and scalable manufacturing processes while supporting continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. You will support a global leader in modular high performance, open architecture, standards based rugged embedded computing system

 Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, production routings, and procedures to ensure consistent product quality.
• Designing, implementing, and supporting manufacturing equipment and tooling solutions.
• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including design reviews and on-time, on-budget product releases.
• Investigating manufacturing defects and process issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• Driving continuous improvement and Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Collaborating with Engineering and Operations teams while supporting the development of Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative products, influence manufacturing performance, and play a key role in driving quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Your Skills & Experience

We're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong technical background, a hands-on approach to problem-solving, and a passion for continuous improvement. Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering principles, product development, and project management.
• Hands-on experience of mechanical assembly, including metalwork, circuit card integration, and the application of fixings and thermal materials.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610 Class 3 and J-STD-001 standards, with hand soldering experience.
• Experience of press-fit tooling design and deployment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience using MRP/ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage effectively at all levels.
• A collaborative and self-motivated approach, with experience mentoring, supporting, or developing others.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Desirable Skills & Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Working knowledge of conformal coating, underfill, and overfill processes, including experience with PVA, Asymtek, and GPD equipment.
• Valor software knowledge.
• De-paneling knowledge.
• Experience performing Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) reviews.
• Operational Excellence (OpEx) and Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge and application of Value Stream Mapping, 5 Whys, and 5S methodologies.
• Experience working within a Defence and/or Aerospace manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent technical qualification and experience.

Why join us?

At Abaco Systems, you'll have the opportunity to work on technology that makes a real difference. You will be trusted to take ownership, encouraged to share ideas, and supported to reach your full potential. Whether you're starting your career, or looking for your next challenge, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our people with a comprehensive benefits package that supports your wellbeing, financial future, and professional development, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
• Health Insurance
• 4x salary life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discounts
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Ready to make an impact?

If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter, and your work makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion

Abaco Systems is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities throughout the recruitment process.

Security Clearance:

Please be aware that many roles working for Abaco Systems will be subject to security and export control restrictions. All roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria, which includes criminal record checks and a minimum of 3 years continuous UK residency. In some roles you may also need to have or be able to achieve full SC level security clearance without restrictions. This requires a minimum of 5 years continuous UK residency. Security and export control requirements mean that factors including your nationality, any other nationalities you have or have previously held, your place of birth and your employment and residency status may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. For more information and guidance about security requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Should you apply for this role, please read the pre-screening questions carefully, and provide correct and accurate information.  Information that is not correct, could result in an unsuccessful security screening outcome.

GDPR:

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