Total 25 job vacancies by Guidant Group

Guiding global is partnering with a prominent UK Ministry of Defence affiliate, a leader and missile and defence to grow their team overseeing the validation of the external supply chain. This pivotal role ensures timely part delivery crucial for development programmes and full-rate production readiness. We are seeking candidates proficient in manufacturing engineering, quality management, and project delivery to join our client's dynamic team.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a qualified manufacturing engineer with a robust background in manufacturing processes and techniques, along with a demonstrated ability in project delivery and management. Previous experience in aerospace or defence sectors, especially in manufacturing or supplier quality, is highly advantageous. The role involves assisting suppliers and clients in developing resilient manufacturing systems and control plans to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality products on schedule and within budget. Experience with new project introduction (NPI) and/or manufacturing capability transfer is preferred. Proficiency in industrial validation tools such as process FMEAs, measurement system analysis, process mapping, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, and production readiness reviews is essential. Strong problem-solving skills are necessary to conduct root cause analyses and implement improvement plans for manufacturing system deviations within the supplier chain. Excellent communication abilities are critical for fostering effective collaboration across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

What you'll get to do as an Industrial Validation Engineer - (Procurement & Supply Chain):

The role of Industrial Validation Engineer involves managing suppliers, overseeing project industrial validation plans, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Key responsibilities include assessing supplier capabilities, conducting process FMEAs, and preparing for serious production. The position requires identifying and mitigating manufacturing and supply chain risks, implementing improvements plans, and managing manufacturing capability transfers. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure successful project execution.

More about the role

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client a trusted UK Ministry of Defence partner seeks an experienced continuous improvement manufacturing engineer. The role involves optimising their logistics reducing waste and enhancing productivity responsibilities include developing process for missile system delivery cross functional collaboration in leadership within assembly operations period.

What we're looking for:

• Formal technical Engineering/Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21.

"AND"

• Formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject.

"OR"

• BEng in relevant Engineering or Science Degree

As a CI Team member your skills and experience will ideally include:

• Strong background in manufacturing and warehousing, with a preference for experience in supply chain goods receiving practises.
• Understand MRP and just-in-time principles, preferably within a stores environment, and have experience supporting operations in a fast-paced production setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are essential, particularly the ability to influence teams outside of their direct reporting structure and form productive working relationships across functions.
• Possess expertise in lean manufacturing, 6 Sigma methodologies, and CI and Quality tools, and have experience leading practical problem-solving exercises with multifunctional teams.
• Adept at producing maintaining an interpretating data using a structured approach, managing projects from inception to completion.
• Proficient in system tools, techniques, and Minitab software.
• Understanding of manufacturing, logistical, and engineering processes is also necessary.

What you'll get to do as a Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineer:

The ideal candidate will set up, support, and govern Continuous Improvement (CI) reviews, ensuring they are robust and sustainable. They will facilitate and execute CI plans to implement corrective and preventive actions, supporting root cause analysis for externally supplied data products. Additionally, they will work to reduce defects within the stores area of the business, including rework and non-conformance, using 8D/A3 methodology. The successful candidate will implement process controls and enhance process capability based on critical stores end logistics processes driven by both internal and external customers. They will also facilitate Problem Prevention System (PPS) for root cause analysis within manufacturing and logistics facilities, providing technical expertise on lean tools and change management. Furthermore, they will manage and drive improvement activities within the business.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions 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 HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen, Aldi shop, and Costa are nearby. All employees get training and development opportunities.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to provide guidance and support in managing non-conformance issues. The selected candidate will be responsible for ensuring that relevant fault analysis is conducted during the manufacturing process and that appropriate corrective actions are taken to mitigate any identified issues.

The Quality Engineer will work closely with the manufacturing teams and other relevant departments to facilitate Non-conformance Management and provide guidance on Quality Engineering Issues.

What we're looking for:

• Ideally qualified with a minimum of HNC/HND in the relevant subject or have relevant work experience.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills utilising data to drive improvements.
• Ability and confidence to report to all levels of the business
• Strong Practical problem-solving skills being able to lead and facilitate activities leading to improvements
• Effective planning and organising skills to prioritise and monitor multiple tasks to achieve set objectives.
• Highly self-motivated and demonstrate a determination and persistence to deliver results despite obstacles and setbacks

What you'll get to do as a Quality Engineer:

The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing the frontline provision of non-conformance management that supports the Manufacturing functions. This will include administering non-conformities and containment activities. The candidate will also be required to collate and analyse non-conformance data using Google NLP, a business tool. This will highlight any adverse trends and risks to the business, as well as opportunities for improvement. The successful candidate will implement and verify permanent corrective actions. Other responsibilities include collating business KPIs for communication at all levels, analysing data on CQN (Rework/Scrap), returns, and yields, facilitating practical problem-solving activities, and determining root causes and implementing robust corrective actions using relevant Quality Tools. The candidate will also support the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing by analysing historical data and using the lessons learned. The candidate will facilitate non-conformance meetings at all levels, from the shop floor to Manufacturing Heads, providing information concerning products and escalation of issues. The candidate will be responsible for managing customer concerns and escapes, dealing with Inter Company facilities across Europe, including France, Italy, and Germany, and external customers. The candidate will also manage inscapes between business units within Manufacturing and interface with the Programs Quality representative and the wider Quality teams, sharing data packs and progression of non-conformities and improvements.

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions 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 HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of our client's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, seeks a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer specialising in Assembly and Integration. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in producing and assembling missiles. This contract opportunity may lead to a permanent position or an extension. A full apprenticeship and certificate copy is required. The role is full-time with a hybrid work schedule - in Bolton.

As the Manufacturing Engineer in charge of missile assembly, it is crucial that you ensure the efficient and cost-effective production of our client's products. Your role in the Manufacturing Engineering team is critical, and you will be accountable for supporting several manufacturing projects.

What we're looking for:

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 with a formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject.

"or": A BEng degree in a relevant engineering field."

"or": A minimum of twenty years of experience working as a manufacturing engineer."

• Knowledge to interpret design drawings to produce manufacturing build instructions for skilled and semi-skilled operators
• Experience in Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds and expertise and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a diverse team and the ability to read, analyse and interpret documents for accuracy and compliance with Code
• Effective collaboration, customer understanding, and prompt response are crucial.
• Understand and work with Company Processes and Procedures.
• It is highly essential to have Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) training and SAP experience.

What you'll get to do as a Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration)

• In charge of compiling and updating manufacturing instructions.
• Responsible for designing, commissioning, and testing the associated tooling.
• Assist in the industrial validation process using tools such as FMEAs and FAIs.
• Resolve technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process and update route card to reflect changes because of re-works in activities
• To ensure proper configuration control, it's essential to incorporate design modifications into the manufacturing instructions.
• Support the Non-Conformance Process using SAP.

"Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, offering showers and bike racks. The Bolton site has been considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, who is a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is collaborating with Guidant Global to find a skilled Mechanical Fitter in Bolton with significant experience in mechanical fitting for carrying out manufacturing and testing tasks within the mechanical department.

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will operate according to established product certification procedures, workmanship standards, allocated budgets, and timelines to achieve project goals.

What we're looking for:

• Approved Apprenticeship/Apprenticeship Framework/Modern Apprenticeship
• "OR"
• Vocational G or H Units with Further Education, City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• "OR"
• Vocational TR23 Units with Further Education, ONC or City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3
• "OR"
• Vocational NVQ3 with Further Education, BTEC ONC/HNC

(Apprenticeships must be at Level 3/Advanced level to be considered)

• Engineering/Manufacturing based qualifications only
• Manual handling training.
• Lifting & Slinging (Including overhead cranes) and ESD training.
• Completion of Apprenticeship required

What you'll get to do as a Mechanical Fitter:

• Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure and maintain product certification and approval via regular audits.
• Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle.
• Ensure manufacturing build times are met.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the manufacturing data pack.
• Maintain the highest-level workmanship standards and product quality.
• Ensure compliance with all associated procedures applicable to the manufacturing process.
• Team player who can demonstrate customer focus and communicate best practices to other team members.
• Proven planning and organising skills and be flexible and adaptable.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client are seeking a skilled and experienced Production Test Engineer to join their core team in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative defence and missile industry projects. Your primary responsibility in this role will be to perform production tests and diagnostics of complex weapons at the system and subsystem levels.

What we're looking for:

• HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and testing.
• Comprehension of measurement and testing principles, as well as the equipment associated with them, is essential. Please let me know if you require any further assistance.
• Having a grasp of RF and microwave technology at the subsystem level would be beneficial.
• Environmental testing, including Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), would be beneficial knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to analyse information, pay attention to details, and solve problems effectively are essential.
• Manual handling and ESD training.

What you'll get to do as a Production Test Engineer - Electronics:

The candidate's responsibilities will include testing complex electronic and electrical equipment and diagnosing production test failures down to the component level. They will need to identify corrective action promptly, ensuring that Manufacturing can continue production in line with the programme. Additionally, they will be required to assess issues with test equipment and direct support services to resolve equipment failures. The candidate will also evaluate technical issues and propose investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements. During Defect Review Board meetings, the Test Engineering representative will ensure that equipment progress and quality notifications are handled efficiently towards corrective action.

As an Electronics Production Test Engineer, you'll work with a team of engineers in a fast-paced, friendly, and inclusive manufacturing environment. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical projects and ensure the quality of complex weapons systems. If you meet the requirements and are excited about this Opportunity, apply now.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

Get up to £1,600 a month for accommodation if you do not live within 30 miles from Bolton. Full apprenticeship required - this role is eligible to UK nationals and citizens only.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Guiding global is partnering with a prominent UK Ministry of Defence affiliate, a leader and missile and defence to grow their team overseeing the validation of the external supply chain. This pivotal role ensures timely part delivery crucial for development programmes and full-rate production readiness. We are seeking candidates proficient in manufacturing engineering, quality management, and project delivery to join our client's dynamic team.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a qualified manufacturing engineer with a robust background in manufacturing processes and techniques, along with a demonstrated ability in project delivery and management. Previous experience in aerospace or defence sectors, especially in manufacturing or supplier quality, is highly advantageous. The role involves assisting suppliers and clients in developing resilient manufacturing systems and control plans to ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality products on schedule and within budget. Experience with new project introduction (NPI) and/or manufacturing capability transfer is preferred. Proficiency in industrial validation tools such as process FMEAs, measurement system analysis, process mapping, Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) assessments, and production readiness reviews is essential. Strong problem-solving skills are necessary to conduct root cause analyses and implement improvement plans for manufacturing system deviations within the supplier chain. Excellent communication abilities are critical for fostering effective collaboration across design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.

What you'll get to do as an Industrial Validation Engineer - (Procurement & Supply Chain):

The role of Industrial Validation Engineer involves managing suppliers, overseeing project industrial validation plans, and ensuring compliance with client requirements. Key responsibilities include assessing supplier capabilities, conducting process FMEAs, and preparing for serious production. The position requires identifying and mitigating manufacturing and supply chain risks, implementing improvements plans, and managing manufacturing capability transfers. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to ensure successful project execution.

More about the role

MBDA's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of MBDA's newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client are seeking a skilled and experienced Production Test Engineer to join their core team in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative defence and missile industry projects. Your primary responsibility in this role will be to perform production tests and diagnostics of complex weapons at the system and subsystem levels.

What we're looking for:

• HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and testing.
• Comprehension of measurement and testing principles, as well as the equipment associated with them, is essential. Please let me know if you require any further assistance.
• Having a grasp of RF and microwave technology at the subsystem level would be beneficial.
• Environmental testing, including Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), would be beneficial knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to analyse information, pay attention to details, and solve problems effectively are essential.
• Manual handling and ESD training.

What you'll get to do as a Production Test Engineer - Electronics:

The candidate's responsibilities will include testing complex electronic and electrical equipment and diagnosing production test failures down to the component level. They will need to identify corrective action promptly, ensuring that Manufacturing can continue production in line with the programme. Additionally, they will be required to assess issues with test equipment and direct support services to resolve equipment failures. The candidate will also evaluate technical issues and propose investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements. During Defect Review Board meetings, the Test Engineering representative will ensure that equipment progress and quality notifications are handled efficiently towards corrective action.

As an Electronics Production Test Engineer, you'll work with a team of engineers in a fast-paced, friendly, and inclusive manufacturing environment. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical projects and ensure the quality of complex weapons systems. If you meet the requirements and are excited about this Opportunity, apply now.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

Get up to £1,600 a month for accommodation if you do not live within 30 miles from Bolton. Full apprenticeship required - this role is eligible to UK nationals and citizens only.

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, a trusted UK Ministry of Defence partner, are seeking an experienced First Article Inspection Engineer. The engineer's primary responsibility is to conduct First Article Inspection (FAI) activities as part of the delivery of the Industrial Validation plans. This will ensure that manufacturing and related processes are applied across all projects. Additionally, the engineer will help review supplier FAIs to ensure they meet the requirements.

As a First Article Inspection Engineer, you can work on various critical topics within the manufacturing environment. This role offers a chance to significantly contribute to product safety, continual improvement, and our business reputation.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified to minimum HNC/HND in relevant subject ideally.
• Experience in quality auditing and compiling FAI reports is required.
• Extensive knowledge and experience of EN/AS9100 and EN/AS9102.
• Skilled in identifying and implementing sustainable business improvements effectively with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Identify and meet customer needs, both internal and external.
• Effective planning and organisation skills to prioritize and monitor multiple tasks to achieve objectives.

What you'll get to do as a First Article Inspection Engineer:

This is a job posting for a Subject Matter Expert, who must possess excellent technical expertise and attention to detail. The role requires the preparation of First Article Inspections by analysing the manufacturing data pack, creating reports, identifying non-conformities, improving the FAI process, and providing technical and process support to manufacturing. The candidate will also need to review Supplier FAIRs, collaborate with industrial manufacturing engineers to resolve issues, and release parts for production.

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen, and fast food and shops nearby. All employees get training and development opportunities.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, seeks a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer specialising in Assembly and Integration. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in producing and assembling missiles. This contract opportunity may lead to a permanent position or an extension. A full apprenticeship and certificate copy is required. The role is full-time with a hybrid work schedule - in Bolton.

As the Manufacturing Engineer in charge of missile assembly, it is crucial that you ensure the efficient and cost-effective production of our client's products. Your role in the Manufacturing Engineering team is critical, and you will be accountable for supporting several manufacturing projects.

What we're looking for:

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 with a formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject.

"or": A BEng degree in a relevant engineering field."

"or": A minimum of twenty years of experience working as a manufacturing engineer."

• Knowledge to interpret design drawings to produce manufacturing build instructions for skilled and semi-skilled operators
• Experience in Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds and expertise and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a diverse team and the ability to read, analyse and interpret documents for accuracy and compliance with Code
• Effective collaboration, customer understanding, and prompt response are crucial.
• Understand and work with Company Processes and Procedures.
• It is highly essential to have Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) training and SAP experience.

What you'll get to do as a Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration)

The candidate will be responsible for compiling and updating manufacturing instructions, designing and testing tooling, assisting in industrial validation, resolving technical issues during manufacturing, ensuring configuration control, and supporting non-conformance using SAP.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, offering showers and bike racks. The Bolton site has been considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Get up to £1,600 a month for accommodation if you do not live within 30 miles from Bolton. Full apprenticeship required - this role is eligible to UK nationals and citizens only.

Our client are seeking a skilled and experienced Production Test Engineer to join their core team in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative defence and missile industry projects. Your primary responsibility in this role will be to perform production tests and diagnostics of complex weapons at the system and subsystem levels.

What we're looking for:

• HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and testing.
• Comprehension of measurement and testing principles, as well as the equipment associated with them, is essential. Please let me know if you require any further assistance.
• Having a grasp of RF and microwave technology at the subsystem level would be beneficial.
• Environmental testing, including Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), would be beneficial knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to analyse information, pay attention to details, and solve problems effectively are essential.
• Manual handling and ESD training.

What you'll get to do as a Production Test Engineer - Electronics:

The candidate's responsibilities will include testing complex electronic and electrical equipment and diagnosing production test failures down to the component level. They will need to identify corrective action promptly, ensuring that Manufacturing can continue production in line with the programme. Additionally, they will be required to assess issues with test equipment and direct support services to resolve equipment failures. The candidate will also evaluate technical issues and propose investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements. During Defect Review Board meetings, the Test Engineering representative will ensure that equipment progress and quality notifications are handled efficiently towards corrective action.

As an Electronics Production Test Engineer, you'll work with a team of engineers in a fast-paced, friendly, and inclusive manufacturing environment. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical projects and ensure the quality of complex weapons systems. If you meet the requirements and are excited about this Opportunity, apply now.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our esteemed client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, are seeking the expertise of an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team responsible for Calibration & Maintenance. The primary responsibilities include providing day-to-day support to the operations team and conducting repairs on process equipment and environmental stress screening facilities, utilising drawings, circuit diagrams, schematics, user manuals, and other relevant resources.

Maintenance Engineers require a good understanding of planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and the work is varied, engaging, and challenging, with no two days being the same.

What we're looking for:

• Minimum qualification: HNC in a relevant engineering subject.
• Experience and knowledge in fault finding down to the component level is necessary.
• Capable of providing technical advice and guidance by using instructions, handbooks, drawings, or specifications.
• Experience in Planned Preventative Maintenance is required.
• Utilise this information to conduct precise measurements up to the component level.
• Experience working on manufacturing process equipment (CCA manufacture is desirable).
• Experience with vibration shakers and environmental chambers would be desirable.
• Able to deal with multiple issues, tasks, and priorities concurrently.
• Analytical approach and good problem-solving skills.
• Able to mentor other or more junior staff when the line manager requests.
• Suitable for candidates with Conveyor belt maintenance manufacturing
• A good understanding of SAP would be desirable.

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.

This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen, Aldi shop, and Costa are nearby. All employees get training and development opportunities.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, seeks a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer specialising in Assembly and Integration. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in producing and assembling missiles. This contract opportunity may lead to a permanent position or an extension. A full apprenticeship and certificate copy is required. The role is full-time with a hybrid work schedule - in Bolton.

As the Manufacturing Engineer in charge of missile assembly, it is crucial that you ensure the efficient and cost-effective production of our client's products. Your role in the Manufacturing Engineering team is critical, and you will be accountable for supporting several manufacturing projects.

What we're looking for:

• Formal technical engineering/craft apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3/TR23/TR21 with a formal further education certificate to HNC or equivalent in a relevant subject.

"or": A BEng degree in a relevant engineering field."

"or": A minimum of twenty years of experience working as a manufacturing engineer."

• Knowledge to interpret design drawings to produce manufacturing build instructions for skilled and semi-skilled operators
• Experience in Electronic Sub Assembly manufacture through to System level builds and expertise and knowledge of the assembly process for small/miniature Electro-Mechanical Actuation Systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in a diverse team and the ability to read, analyse and interpret documents for accuracy and compliance with Code
• Effective collaboration, customer understanding, and prompt response are crucial.
• Understand and work with Company Processes and Procedures.
• It is highly essential to have Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) training and SAP experience.

What you'll get to do as a Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration)

The candidate will be responsible for compiling and updating manufacturing instructions, designing and testing tooling, assisting in industrial validation, resolving technical issues during manufacturing, ensuring configuration control, and supporting non-conformance using SAP.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role"

More about the role

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, offering showers and bike racks. The Bolton site has been considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Get up to £1,600 a month for accommodation if you do not live within 30 miles from Bolton. Full apprenticeship required - this role is eligible to UK nationals and citizens only.

Our client are seeking a skilled and experienced Production Test Engineer to join their core team in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity to work on innovative defence and missile industry projects. Your primary responsibility in this role will be to perform production tests and diagnostics of complex weapons at the system and subsystem levels.

What we're looking for:

• HNC/HND (Electronics) Level of Qualifications or equivalent, plus good experience in digital & analogue electronics manufacture and testing.
• Comprehension of measurement and testing principles, as well as the equipment associated with them, is essential. Please let me know if you require any further assistance.
• Having a grasp of RF and microwave technology at the subsystem level would be beneficial.
• Environmental testing, including Environmental Stress Screening (ESS), would be beneficial knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to analyse information, pay attention to details, and solve problems effectively are essential.
• Manual handling and ESD training.

What you'll get to do as a Production Test Engineer - Electronics:

The candidate's responsibilities will include testing complex electronic and electrical equipment and diagnosing production test failures down to the component level. They will need to identify corrective action promptly, ensuring that Manufacturing can continue production in line with the programme. Additionally, they will be required to assess issues with test equipment and direct support services to resolve equipment failures. The candidate will also evaluate technical issues and propose investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements. During Defect Review Board meetings, the Test Engineering representative will ensure that equipment progress and quality notifications are handled efficiently towards corrective action.

As an Electronics Production Test Engineer, you'll work with a team of engineers in a fast-paced, friendly, and inclusive manufacturing environment. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical projects and ensure the quality of complex weapons systems. If you meet the requirements and are excited about this Opportunity, apply now.

"Please Note: Our client requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This role is based in Bolton, one of their newest cutting-edge facilities, which also offers showers and bike racks. The Bolton site is considered one of the North West's leading manufacturing capabilities for the next 25 years and beyond. Training and development are offered to all employees.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, are seeking an experienced EW RF System Design Engineer to join their team. Our client is expanding their Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities, and the successful candidate will be responsible for designing the RF System. The EW Group supports activities on relevant weapon systems and missile projects. The RF System Design Engineer will work closely with the missile systems team to ensure seamless integration of RF equipment into the missile.

What we're looking for:

The EW group is ideally looking for a person who exhibits / holds a range of the following qualities / experience:

• Having knowledge of RF systems is essential, especially in an EW context or similar applications such as communications or radar systems.
• The ideal candidate should possess a solid technical understanding of RF/Microwave and electronic systems, including algorithm design and implementation.
• System design engineering skills including: requirements elicitation, decomposition, and management; system design, integration, and test; system verification and validation
• Proficient in one or more systems design toolsets (e.g. SysML, DOORS and/or Rhapsody).
• EW tactics and techniques and Antenna design and / or EM modelling
• Understand and know about Integrated Air Defence Systems.
• System-level RF modelling, with the use of tools such as MATLAB and Simulink
• Experience in supplier management (typically undertaken with the support of a Procurement Lead)
• Work package and project management, with the ability to manage schedule, cost, quality, and performance metrics

"Please Note: This project is a UK eyes only requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role".

More about the role:

Our client's relationship with the UK military spans back over 70 years. They have delivered countless landmarks in defence engineering, supplying vital defence capability to meet the needs of the armed forces over land, sea, and air.

This job is at our client's site in Bolton facility, one of the North West's leading manufacturing sites for at least 25 years. The facility offers showers and bike racks and is near the motorway, with a petrol station outside. Amenities like an onsite canteen, Aldi shop, and Costa are nearby. All employees get training and development opportunities.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme