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Tech Transfer Operations Lead- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Posted 1 day ago by RM IT Professional Resources AG
Tech Transfer Operations Lead vacancy for our Basel based client in the Pharma sector.The Tech Transfer Operations Lead...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Basel, Switzerland
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NPI Manufacturing Engineer- Medical Device- North San Jose
Posted 3 days ago by Real Staffing
New Product IntroductionDevelop and maintain comprehensive manufacturing readiness frameworks for product releases invol...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Not specified
- Location United Kingdom
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Sage X3 Functional Consultant – Manufacturing & Distribution
Posted 4 days ago by Mitchell Martin, Inc.
DescriptionThis role involves working remotely as a full-time consultant, focusing on functional aspects of ERP systems...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location United Kingdom
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Lead Oracle Fusion Costing Consultant (Contract Manufacturing & Cost Accounting)
Posted 5 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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Business Analyst Supply Chain / Manufacturing (Raynham, Massachusetts)
Posted 5 days ago by Techwave Consulting Inc
We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst/Project Manager with strong expertise in Supply Chain and Manufacturing....
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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MES Acceleration Leader (Manufacturing / SAP)
Posted 7 days ago by Randstad Digital
job summaryWe are seeking an experienced MES Acceleration Leader to provide functional leadership across enterprise Manu...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or District of Columbia
IT Solutions Architect (Manufacturing / Dassault)
Posted 7 days ago by Randstad Digital
job summaryWe are seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect to drive enterprise application design and software depl...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or District of Columbia
mes acceleration leader (manufacturing / sap)
Posted 7 days ago by Randstand (USA)
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced MES Acceleration Leader to provide functional leadership across enterprise Manu...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location washington, district of columbia (remote)
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Sign Upit solutions architect (manufacturing / dassault)
Posted 7 days ago by Randstand (USA)
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect to drive enterprise application design and software depl...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location washington, district of columbia (remote)
Lead Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer with Manufacturing Domain must
Posted 1 week ago by ITSYNTAX INC
Job Description (JD)Minimum 12+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics, or related data platform development...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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SAP Manufacturing Execution / MM Functional – Manufacturing:Houston, Texas (Remo...
Posted 1 week ago by Siri Infosolutions Inc
ResponsibilitiesConfigured and supported SAP material and inventory processes used by manufacturing operations, includin...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Snowflake Developer with Manufacturing vertical (Visa Independent Consultants Re...
Posted 1 week ago by Adbakx LLC
Position : Snowflake Developer with Manufacturing verticalLocation : Charlotte, NC/REMOTEStrong Snowflake skill with Man...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Sage X3 Consultant (would like manufacturing background) || 100% Remote
Posted 1 week ago by Tek Inspirations LLC
Position : Sage X3 Consultant (would like manufacturing background) || 100% RemoteLength : 6-12 Mo Contract Remote,Locat...
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- Location Remote
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About Our Outside IR35 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.
What does Outside IR35 mean?
IR35 is UK tax legislation that determines whether a contractor is genuinely self-employed or working in a manner that resembles employment. When a contract is classified as outside IR35, the engagement is treated as a business-to-business arrangement. The contractor operates through their own limited company, invoices for services, and manages their own tax affairs including corporation tax, self-assessment, and VAT where applicable.
Outside IR35 engagements are assessed against three key factors: the degree of control the client exercises over how the work is delivered, whether the contractor has a genuine right to provide a substitute, and whether there is a mutuality of obligation between the parties. Contracts that demonstrate contractor autonomy, project-based delivery, and the absence of ongoing employment obligations are more likely to sit outside IR35. Since April 2021, responsibility for making this determination sits with the end client for medium and large private sector organisations.
On QualityContracts.co.uk, approximately 28% of roles with a stated IR35 status are classified as outside IR35. The proportion varies by sector and role type, with some disciplines seeing a significantly higher or lower share of outside IR35 opportunities. Each listing on this page displays its IR35 status where provided by the hiring organisation.
What manufacturing roles are usually Outside IR35?
Manufacturing sector contracts show an even IR35 split among those with a stated status. Outside IR35 manufacturing work concentrates in project-based activities: new product introduction programmes, process improvement initiatives, and factory setup or commissioning projects with defined milestones. The engineering and project management dimensions of manufacturing work create natural engagement boundaries. Automotive, aerospace, and FMCG manufacturers commissioning specific operational improvement programmes are the typical clients.
How much do manufacturing contractors usually earn when working Outside IR35?
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. Rates shown are for outside IR35 engagements and reflect the gross day rate paid to the contractor's limited company before any personal tax obligations.
How many Outside IR35 manufacturing vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 340 manufacturing contract roles across the site. Of the roles currently listed on our site, around one in four are Outside IR35. Data reviewed up to August 2026.