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Contract Manufacturing Engineer

GTS INTERNATIONAL LTD
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Dereham, Norfolk NR20 3PG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • GTS is looking for a skilled Contract Manufacturing / Process Engineer with expertise in optoelectronic subsystems for a defence & Space company.
  • Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience in engineering or electronics, along with proven experience in multi-channel optoelectronic package assembly.
  • The role involves taking ownership of manufacturing releases and collaborating with design teams and production departments.
  • Experience with fibre product manufacturing processes and transitioning new products to full-volume production is required.
  • The position offers a salary of £40,000 to £50,000 and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Are you a skilled contract Manufacturing / Process engineer with expertise in optoelectronic subsystems and a passion for developing cutting-edge technology? GTS is seeking Contract Manufacturing / Process Engineers to work on an indicated outside IR35 project for a defence & Space company.

Key Responsibilities of the Contract Manufacturing / Process Engineer:

  • Take ownership of manufacturing release, including creating drawings, instructions, labour timings, and method routes.
  • Act as the subject matter expert in manufacturing technologies, collaborating with design teams, production departments, and customers on multi-channel optical communication products.
  • Define and execute qualification plans for new products and capabilities in partnership with the quality team.

Requirements of the Contract Manufacturing / Process Engineer:

  • Degree or equivalent experience in engineering, electronics, or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience in multi-channel optoelectronic package assembly, from fibre to die level.
  • Demonstrated success in transitioning new products to full-volume production.
  • Familiarity with fibre product manufacturing processes, equipment, and alignment of multi-fibre arrays (4, 8, or 12 channels).
  • Knowledge of materials and technologies for ceramic, thick film, MCM, and PCB-based solutions.
  • Advantageous: Lean manufacturing experience with tools like PFMEA and process flow mapping.

Additional Details:

  • SC clearance or eligibility to obtain it is ideal but not essential

Contact Adam McKenna at GTS Group for further information

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.