Remote Working Manufacturing Contract Jobs
Updating results…
19 Contract jobs sorted by:
Date Posted
Date Posted
Rate
Updating results…
19 Contract jobs
Stay Updated on Contract Jobs
Never miss another opportunity with our email alerts.
Save your searches to be notified as soon as new jobs are added.
Data Engineer (Operations & Manufacturing Data)
Posted 4 days ago by Kforce Technology Staffing
The Data Engineer role at Kforce in Chesterfield, MO, focuses on developing and maintaining cloud-based data pipelines t...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Chesterfield, Missouri
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpSAP S/4 DMC : Digital Manufacturing Solution / Enterprise Architect exp with MES...
Posted 5 days ago by K Anand Corporation
The SAP DMC Solution / Enterprise Architect is tasked with defining the comprehensive manufacturing solution architectur...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior SAP SCM Functional Consultant (EWM/MM/SD) SAP Upgrade & Manufacturing
Posted 7 days ago by Nexylum Global LLC
The role is for a remote Senior SAP SCM Functional Consultant with over 10 years of experience, focusing on SAP SCM desi...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
 Next Ventures.png)
SAP Roles (FI , CO, Logistics, MDM, EWM, Manufacturing, QA)
Posted 1 week ago by Next Ventures
The role involves various SAP positions focusing on FI, CO, Logistics, MDM, EWM, Manufacturing, and QA within a 2-year p...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Europe, - None Specified -
Sr. Oracle APEX / PL-SQL Developer (MES) Manufacturing Execution System @ 100% R...
Posted 1 week ago by HYR Global Source Inc
Seeking a hands-on Senior Oracle Developer with extensive PL/SQL and Oracle APEX experience to develop and support Manuf...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid
Create a free account to access remote working contract opportunities outside the UK
Sign UpOracle Cloud ERP Project Manager (Automobile & Manufacturing industry expereince...
Posted 2 weeks ago by Forsys Inc.
Forsys Inc. is seeking an Oracle Cloud ERP Project Manager with experience in the automobile and manufacturing industrie...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Michigan Center, Michigan
Zoho MFG Consultant (Manufacturing & Supply Chain) Remote Location
Posted 3 weeks ago by Sierra Business Solution LLC
Responsible for designing and optimizing Zoho-based solutions to enhance manufacturing operations, this role focuses on...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Sort By
Saved Searches
No saved searches yet
Filters
IR35 Status
Working Arrangements
Industry
Sector
Country
Seniority Level
Posted By
Contract Rate
Date Posted
IR35 Status
Working Arrangements
Industry
Sector
Posted By
Country
Seniority Level
Date Posted
Contract Rate
£
—
£
About Our Remote Working 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 'remote working' mean for manufacturing contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do manufacturing contractors usually earn when working remotely?
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. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working manufacturing vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 340 manufacturing contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to June 2026.