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We partner with industry leaders across sectors including Aeronautics, Aerospace, Defence, Naval, Automotive, Energy, Rail, IT and many more to deliver innovative engineering solutions that drive technological advancement & support sustainable transformation.\nOur teams of passionate and agile engineers work on cutting-edge projects that shape the future of technology and sustainability. At ALTEN, we empower talented engineers to innovate, solve complex challenges, and deliver impactful solutions that build tomorrow’s world-today.\nJoin us and start building tomorrow’s world today!\n About the Role:\nWe are seeking an experienced Processing / Manufacturing Engineer with a strong mechatronics bias to support manufacturing operations within a highly technical production environment focused on electric motor assembly and testing.\nThis role will play a key part in supporting day-to-day shop floor activities, resolving manufacturing issues, improving processes, and ensuring production equipment operates effectively. Hands-on engineer capable of quickly integrating into manufacturing operations and providing technical support across a range of specialist production equipment.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working closely with production teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions.\nKey Responsibilities:\nProvide manufacturing engineering support to daily shop floor operations.\nTroubleshoot and resolve manufacturing and production issues across a range of assembly and test processes.\nSupport the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.\nInvestigate process failures and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime.\nWork closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to ensure efficient manufacturing processes.\nDevelop and maintain manufacturing documentation, processes, and work instructions.\nDrive process improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.\nSupport production readiness activities and introduction of process improvements.\nAssist with root cause investigations and fault-finding activities involving manufacturing equipment and electronic systems.\n Required Skills:\nProven experience as a Processing Engineer or Manufacturing Engineer within a manufacturing environment.\nStrong background in manufacturing process support and continuous improvement.\nExtensive experience in electronics and manufacturing fault-finding.\nAbility to rapidly understand and support day-to-day shop floor operations.\nExperience supporting and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment such as:Potting machines\nTest equipment\nWinding machines\nPressing machines\n\nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and engineering best practice.\nExcellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.\nExperience working within multidisciplinary engineering and production teams.\nA minimum of 10 years' relevant industry experience.\nRequired Qualifications:\nA Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent military experience.\nDesirable Skills:\nExperience within electric motor, electromechanical, or mechatronic manufacturing environments.\nKnowledge of automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.\nExperience supporting process development and production optimisation initiatives.\nFamiliarity with lean manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement techniques.\n Why join us?\nWe bring together entrepreneurial, tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.\nAt ALTEN, you’ll work on exciting projects, supported by ongoing learning, mentoring, and clear career development tailored to your goals.\nJoin a passionate team and help build tomorrow, today.\nIn short you get:\nA personalised career path and a rewarding management style \nA huge diversity of engineering projects and industries\nPrivate Medical Insurance\nCycle & Tech Scheme \nEmployee assistance programme\nLife insurance & Pension Scheme\nSocial atmosphere, regular gatherings & team buildings\nFlexible way of working (role dependent)\nWe are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. 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