Manufacturing Engineer Contract Jobs in Cambridge
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Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)
Posted 5 days ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Quality Engineer (Manufacturing) Sudbury, England £35,000 - £40,000 + Training + Progression + Bonus + Benefits Are you...
- Rate £40,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Sudbury, England, United Kingdom
Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Outside IR35
Posted 5 days ago by Talent Locker
Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer Outside IR35 | £450–£525 per day | Southampton | On-site | 6 months initial contra...
- Rate £65 per hour
- Category Outside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Project Engineer (Manufacturing)
Posted 5 days ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
The RoleManaging NPI manufacturing projects from concept to completionEnsuring projects are within budget, on time, and...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
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Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer (Training on PLC's)
Posted 5 days ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
The RoleCarrying out electrical PPMs and Reactive MaintenanceTraining on Fault-Finding PLC'sExtensive training with besp...
- Rate £46,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Oswestry, England, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Engineer – Electro-Mechanical Assembly & Integration
Posted 5 days ago by Guidant Global
Manufacturing Engineer – Electro-Mechanical Assembly & Integration Defence Manufacturing | Stevenage Rate: £32–£35 p...
- Rate £35 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2DA
Manufacturing Engineer Assembly - Electro Mechanical Integration
Posted 5 days ago by Guidant Global
About the roleWe’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the assembly and integration of complex electro-mech...
- Rate £35 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1EE
Manufacturing and Electronics Test Engineer
Posted 5 days ago by Guidant Global
DescriptionManufacturing / Electronics Test Engineer (Production Environment)Guidant Global is partnering with a leading...
- Rate £37 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1EE
Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly and Integration
Posted 5 days ago by Guidant Global
What you’ll be doingSupporting electronic and electro-mechanical assembly builds (CCA through to system level)Translatin...
- Rate £35 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2DA
Quality Engineer (Manufacturing/Electronics)
Posted 7 days ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
The RoleLeading quality assurance and product conformity throughout productionManaging quality audits and maintaining IS...
- Rate £43,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Port Talbot, Wales, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Engineer - Product and Planning - Severn Beach, Bristol (BS35), BS...
Posted 1 week ago by Morson Edge
Job DescriptionTo provide Manufacturing Engineering (ME) support to the Assembly business to enable the achievement of B...
- Rate £30 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Severn Beach, Bristol (BS35), BS35 4GG
Senior Manufacturing Engineer - NC Programmer - Blackburn (BB1)
Posted 1 week ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd
Join a world-renowned aerospace organisation as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer NC Programmer in Samlesbury full time on...
- Rate £33 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Blackburn (BB1)
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Manufacturing Engineer- Medical Device- North San Jose
Posted 1 week ago by Real Staffing
Salary:Location:US$10 - US$100 per hour + health, dental, vision benefits, 401K & PTOSan Jose, California, United St...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Location San Jose, California, United States
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About Our Manufacturing Engineer Contract Roles in Cambridge
What does a manufacturing engineer contractor do?
As a contract Manufacturing Engineer, you are hired to design, implement, and improve the production processes, tooling, equipment, and work methods used to manufacture products efficiently, safely, and to the required quality standard. The work spans a range of activities depending on the engagement: developing manufacturing process plans and work instructions for new product introductions, conducting time and motion studies and capacity analysis, designing and procuring production tooling and fixtures, implementing lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives, supporting capital equipment procurement and installation, and providing engineering support to resolve production quality or output issues. Manufacturing Engineer contractors are brought in during new product introduction programmes, process improvement projects, plant expansions, and to provide specialist expertise that the permanent team lacks.
The skills expected of Manufacturing Engineer contractors combine practical production engineering knowledge with problem-solving ability and the technical foundation relevant to the materials and processes used in the specific manufacturing environment. Experience with lean manufacturing tools including value stream mapping, SMED, 5S, and kanban is widely expected. For sectors with formal quality systems, knowledge of PFMEA, control plans, and the APQP process is expected in automotive; similar structured quality approaches apply in aerospace and pharmaceutical manufacturing. CAD skills for tooling and fixture design, familiarity with ERP systems for production planning and work order management, and the ability to lead process improvement workshops with cross-functional production teams are widely valued at senior level.
What is the market like for manufacturing engineer contractors?
The Manufacturing Engineer contract market is a well-established and active market across the automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and industrial equipment sectors. New product introduction work, driven by model year changes, new platform launches, and product range extensions, generates predictable contract demand in automotive and aerospace. The pharmaceutical sector's significant capital investment in new manufacturing facilities and the expansion of existing sites creates ongoing demand for process and manufacturing engineering contractors. The transition to electric vehicle production is creating particular demand for Manufacturing Engineers with experience in battery cell manufacturing, power electronics assembly, and the new production processes associated with EV platforms. Rates are influenced by the technical engineering expertise and sector experience required.
What is the contracting market like in Cambridge?
Few UK cities match the specificity of Cambridge's contracting opportunities. The life sciences, biotechnology, and deep technology ecosystem that has grown around the university and its research parks sustains work in scientific computing, bioinformatics, embedded systems, regulatory affairs, and clinical data at a scale and depth concentrated almost nowhere else. Beyond life sciences, telecommunications, chip design, and enterprise software employers broaden the range of engineering and development work available. Employers in Cambridge seek deep domain expertise and pay accordingly: rates for specialist disciplines frequently match or exceed London, though the overall volume of opportunities is smaller and concentrated in a narrower set of sectors. Contractors without a relevant scientific or deep technical background will find the market less accessible than its reputation might suggest.
How much do manufacturing engineer contractors usually earn in Cambridge?
Contract rates for manufacturing engineer roles in Cambridge typically range from £315 to £630 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many manufacturing engineer vacancies in Cambridge are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 manufacturing engineer contract roles across the site, with Cambridge maintaining consistent volume. Data reviewed up to July 2026.