Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics

Our client, a leading entity in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics to join their team in Swindon. The role involves building electronics that are central to next-generation unmanned aircraft systems, where reliability, traceability, and build quality are paramount. This position offers a unique opportunity to help establish a new UK electronics production capability and influence its setup and standards. This role is ideal for those who enjoy a combination of hands-on manufacturing, engineering judgement, and rapid problem-solving, working with hardware you can be proud of.

Key Responsibilities:

Process design &amp; industrialisation Define and prove out processes for electronics builds (SMT/THT interfaces, box build, harness integration, electro-mechanical integration, traceability/serialization steps).<br />Produce and control work instructions, routings, and standard work, ensuring they are followed and kept current.<br />Conduct time studies, line balancing, and throughput/capacity planning for electronics cells.<br />Tooling, fixtures &amp; test Specify and commission assembly aids, ESD-safe tooling, jigs/fixtures, and test rigs to meet takt time and quality targets.<br />Support the selection and commissioning of test equipment relevant to your area.<br />Process control &amp; quality Develop PFMEAs and control plans, and lead RCCA on defects/non-conformances.<br />Adhere to recognised workmanship expectations typically used in high-reliability electronics, including IPC-A-610.<br />For cable/harness builds, adhere to IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.<br />Continuous improvement Implement Lean projects focused on safety, yield, rework reduction, throughput, and cost.<br />Change management Manage engineering changes in production: assess impact, update documentation, plan cut-in, and brief the team. Job

Requirements:

Essential Experience in electronics manufacturing within a regulated environment (aerospace, defence, medical, automotive, complex electronics).<br />Strong shop-floor process ownership and problem-solving skills in electronics assembly/avionics-style builds.<br />Comfortable with tooling/fixtures, line balancing/capacity, and continuous improvement initiatives.<br />Desirable Experience with production test strategy, ESD controls, traceability systems, tech transfer, or new line build.<br />Security Eligible for UK SC clearance; BPSS eligible from day one.<br />If you are an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a background in electronics looking to advance your career in the Defence &amp; Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and innovative team in Swindon