Manufacturing Engineer Contract Jobs in Edinburgh
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Manufacturing Electronics Test Engineer
Posted 2 days ago by Guidant Global
Manufacturing / Electronics Test Engineer (Production Environment)Guidant Global is partnering with a leading UK defence...
- Rate £37 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1EE
Manufacturing Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Yibi Precision | MIM Manufacturing Solut...
About the RoleYibi Precision is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support our Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and pr...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location London Area, United Kingdom
Supplier Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)
Posted 3 days ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Supplier Quality Engineer (Manufacturing) £40,000 - £45,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Bonus + Life Assurance + Sick Pay Andove...
- Rate £45,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Andover, England, United Kingdom
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Manufacturing Automation Engineer - OT, Scada, E&IC
Posted 3 days ago by RM IT Professional Resources AG
Manufacturing Automation Engineer - OT, Scada, E&IC - this is a long term contract for our Basel based client in the...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Muttenz, Switzerland
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Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer NPI
Posted 1 week ago by Insignis Talent
The RoleDrive NPI and manufacturing readiness for new products and processes.Lead the development and optimisation of ma...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Greenwich, England, United Kingdom
Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing/FMCG)
Posted 1 week ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
The RoleCarrying out planned preventative maintenance across production machineryDiagnosing and repairing mechanical and...
- Rate £55,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Cranbrook, England, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Project Engineer
Posted 1 week ago by M-Tec Engineering Solutions Limited
A leading automotive supplier is looking to strengthen their advanced manufacturing engineering team with the successful...
- Rate £45 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Coleshill, Birmingham (B46)
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Industrial Manufacturing)
Posted 1 week ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Industrial Manufacturing) £Excellent Salary + Relocation Package + Enhanced Pension + I...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Quality Engineer (Manufacturing/Electronics)
Posted 2 weeks 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
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About Our Manufacturing Engineer Contract Roles in Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh?
As the UK's second largest financial centre by assets under management, Edinburgh generates deep and recurring demand for technology, change, risk, actuarial, and regulatory contractors from its concentration of asset managers, insurers, banks, and investment firms. Scottish Government departments and agencies headquartered in the city add a public sector dimension covering digital delivery, policy implementation, and programme management. A growing fintech community draws on Edinburgh's strong university talent pipeline to feed both permanent and contract hiring. Financial services roles requiring niche expertise can command rates that match or exceed those seen elsewhere in the UK, and the city's quality of life continues to attract contractors willing to relocate from London for comparable earnings in a more manageable environment.
How much do manufacturing engineer contractors usually earn in Edinburgh?
Contract rates for manufacturing engineer roles in Edinburgh typically range from £300 to £600 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many manufacturing engineer vacancies in Edinburgh are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 150 manufacturing engineer contract roles across the site, with Edinburgh maintaining steady volume. Data reviewed up to July 2026.