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This is an opportunity to influence major manufacturing transfer programmes, work with a wide range of stakeholders, and develop expertise across both strategic and operational manufacturing activities. You'll play a key role in shaping manufacturing solutions that support business growth while advancing your own career within a dynamic and innovative engineering environment.\nThe company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business!\nImportant: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and mustbe a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.\nWorking: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 3-4 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed.\nJoin a business at the forefront of innovation, with a lot to offer! A company backed by a record multi-year order book, offering long-term stability and sustained investment, with years of secured work ahead!\nCompany Highlights:\nA reputable business who, have a number of awards and recognitions, including Sunday times 'Best Places to Work 2024'. Recognised as a 'Most Loved Organisation'\nA organisation passionate about it's people with accreditations such as 'Investors in People 'We Invest in People' (Gold) & Investors in People 'We Invest in Wellbeing' (Platinum) - the highest level of accreditation.\nPassionate advocates for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, with 10+ employee networks.\nThis is a role that offers the chance to play a key part in both the strategic and operational aspects of manufacturing transfer programmes. 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