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This role provides a fantastic opportunity to shape how MBDA works, within the Manufacturing Technical Experts and Producibility team across all projects from future concepts to series production.\nSalary: Circa £54,000depending on experience\nDynamic (hybrid) working: 3-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen only\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) Developed Vetting (DV) security checks, which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\nThis role will require you to undertake DV clearance\nWhat we can offer you:\nC ompany bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) \n Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nOvertime: opportunity for paid overtime\nFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…\nHealthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.\nThe opportunity:\nAn opportunity has become available in our Manufacturing Technical Experts and Producibility Team for a Subject Matter Expert in Manufacturing Test Policy & Processes within Manufacturing UK. 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