Manufacturing Engineer

ASSYSTEM Sunderland, England May 12, 2026

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite

Manufacturing Engineer focuses on inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.

What the role involves

  • Inspect, maintain, repair, install, design, or improve technical systems according to the role.
  • Diagnose issues, complete checks, and keep records or handovers accurate.

Skills and requirements

  • Have knowledge of Metallurgy, metallics, and/or composite materials (desirable).
  • Have experience assessing defect criteria in relation to cracking, sub-surface defects, surface coating defects, and NDE detection methods.
  • ️ Have experience in manufacturing of composites for Marine applications, including repair methodologies (desirable).
  • Degree in Engineering or a Scientific discipline – or equivalent experience.

Confirmed role details

  • Be supporting our clients to deliver high quality customer-engineered products and systems that meet tough testing, manufacturing, and project standards.
  • Play a key part in understanding complex systems and offering technical support to ensure everything runs smoothly – from drawing reviews to problem-solving and supplier queries.
  • Execute technical work packages with precision and with full documentation traceability.
  • ️Assist in developing assembly and constructability methods, including reviewing/approving manufacturing documentation.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving
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