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JDE Manufacturing & Supply Chain Consultant - 100% Oniste
Posted 1 day ago by Advent Global Solutions, Inc.
Required Education and/or Experience7+ years of hands-on (JD Edwards) JDE EnterpriseOne experience.Expertise in Manufact...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Schaumburg, Illinois
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Senior Validation Engineer - Global Semiconductor Manufacturing - Long Term B2B...
Posted 1 day ago by Empiric
Senior Validation Engineer - Global Semiconductor Manufacturing - Long Term B2B / Freelancing Amazing opportunity to lea...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom
SAP Enterprise / Solution Architect – Manufacturing | Global Template & Rollout
Posted 1 day ago by Innoworx Technology Services LLC
Hiring: SAP Enterprise / Solution Architect – Manufacturing | Global Template & RolloutLocation: RemoteContract: 12+...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Lead Oracle Fusion SCM Consultant (Manufacturing, Inventory, Costing & Planning)
Posted 4 days ago by Global Applications Solutions
Job Description SummaryWe are looking for a high-caliber Lead Oracle Fusion SCM Consultant to drive full-lifecycle Cloud...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Sign UpLead Oracle Fusion Costing Consultant (Contract Manufacturing & Cost Accounting)
Posted 4 days ago by Global Applications Solutions
Job Description SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Lead Oracle Fusion Costing Consultant with deep cost accounting dom...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Procurement Specialist - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Posted 5 days ago by Gibbs Consulting Global
Job OverviewWe are looking for a Procurement Specialist to support a global organisation within the pharmaceutical manuf...
- Rate £192 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Durham, United Kingdom
Sales Administrator-Manufacturing
Posted 6 days ago by George Blake
Sales Administrator – Manufacturing Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, pleas...
- Rate £45,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Reading, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Manufacturing Contract Roles
What does a manufacturing contractor do?
Manufacturing is a significant and diverse contracting sector in the UK, encompassing automotive, aerospace, defence, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, electronics, industrial equipment, and the broader advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Contractors working in manufacturing are engaged across engineering design, process engineering, production management, quality assurance, supply chain and procurement, maintenance, health and safety, continuous improvement, and project and programme management. The sector's project-intensive capital investment programmes, coupled with the ongoing need to improve operational efficiency and adapt to technological change, create consistent demand for specialist contract expertise across multiple disciplines simultaneously.
The skills most valued in manufacturing contracting reflect the sector's engineering and operational character. Process and manufacturing engineers with hands-on experience improving production processes, implementing lean and six sigma methodologies, and managing capital improvement projects are in consistent demand. Quality engineers with knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949, or relevant sector-specific quality standards are sought across aerospace, automotive, and regulated manufacturing. Supply chain specialists with experience in just-in-time environments, supplier development, and production scheduling are valued across the automotive and electronics supply chains. The digitisation of manufacturing under Industry 4.0 is creating new demand for contractors who can bridge traditional manufacturing expertise with data analytics, automation, and connected factory technology.
What is the market like for manufacturing contractors?
Manufacturing contracting in the UK is supported by a substantial domestic manufacturing base across aerospace, defence, automotive, food, and pharmaceutical sectors, alongside significant inward investment in advanced manufacturing facilities. The reshoring trend, driven by supply chain resilience concerns, is creating new manufacturing investment and associated contractor demand. The automotive sector's transition to electric vehicle production is generating significant engineering project and manufacturing process contract work. Pharmaceutical manufacturing, driven by continued investment following the pandemic, remains an active and well-paying source of engineering and quality contractor demand. Rates in manufacturing contracting reflect the technical specialism and operational experience required.
How much do manufacturing contractors usually earn?
Contract rates for manufacturing roles typically range from £350 to £650 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many manufacturing vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 340 manufacturing contract roles across the site. Data reviewed up to September 2026.