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Test Equipment Design Engineer - Production Design Support

MBDA • Bolton, Greater Manchester

Salary

£53k – £53k

Posted

19 October 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

MBDA is hiring a Test Equipment Design Engineer - Production Design Support in Bolton, a full-time engineering role. The advertised salary is £53k – £53k. MBDA holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to join our Production Design Support Team. You will play a leading role in a range of Engineering activities, providing Test Equipment design support to the Manufacturing organization and broadening your expertise in an international environment. An exciting career path awaits! Job Title : Test Equipment Design Engineer, Production Design Support Salary : Up to £52,500 depending on experience Dynamic (hybrid) wor…

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Employer: MBDA — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £53k – £53k
How this salary compares: about 10% above the £47,786 median across 1,411 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 3 other live engineering roles in Bolton — browse them
Posted: 19 October 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.