Higher Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026. Matchtech scores A on the Alion truth index.
Teddington | Monday-Friday, Onsite | Up to £50,000
Are you the person colleagues turn to when a manufacturing challenge needs solving?
We're looking for a highly experienced manufacturing professional to become the technical cornerstone of our workshop function. This is far more than a machining role. You'll be responsible for leading complex build activities, influencing engineering decisions, mentoring others and driving continuous improvements across manufacturing and assembly operations.
Working closely with design engineers and project teams, you'll play a key role in turning innovative concepts into reality, providing the practical expertise needed to manufacture, assemble and commission complex engineering systems.
The Opportunity
This position is ideally suited to someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership. You'll take ownership of challenging projects, provide guidance on manufacturing strategy and be a trusted voice in determining how products are produced, assembled and delivered.
You'll have the opportunity to influence workshop capability, introduce new manufacturing techniques and help develop the next generation of engineering talent.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of complex manufacturing, assembly and commissioning activities
Provide expert advice on manufacturability, tooling, processes and production methods
Act as the primary technical interface between engineering design teams and workshop operations
Take ownership of technically challenging projects and critical customer deliverables
Program, set and operate CNC machinery where required, supporting the most demanding manufacturing tasks
Drive root cause investigations and resolve engineering and manufacturing issues
Support project planning, estimating and scheduling activities
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workshop capability and efficiency
Champion engineering excellence, quality and best practice across the workshop
Mentor technicians, apprentices and junior engineers, sharing knowledge and developing capability within the team
Support the introduction of new technologies, equipment and manufacturing methods
About You
You'll be an accomplished manufacturing engineer, senior machinist or workshop specialist with a strong technical background and the confidence to influence engineering outcomes.
Essential Experience
Significant experience within precision engineering, advanced manufacturing or mechanical engineering
Strong CNC programming and machining expertise
Proven experience supporting technically complex engineering projects
Ability to interpret engineering requirements and develop practical manufacturing solutions
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills
Passion for quality, innovation and continuous improvement
Desirable
CNC Milling, Turning and/or Manual Grinding experience
Knowledge of Mazatrol, Siemens and Heidenhain controls
Experience with CAD/CAM platforms including SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or FeatureCAM
HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent Engineering qualification
Experience within a quality-managed or research & development environment
What's On Offer?
Salary up to £50,000
Monday-Friday working pattern
Opportunity to influence engineering and manufacturing decisions
Varied project work in a highly technical environment
Genuine opportunity to mentor and develop others
Long-term career progression within a growing engineering team
This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to be recognised as the technical expert within the workshop, shaping how complex products are manufactured while remaining close to the engineering and problem-solving that makes the role rewarding.