Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Manufacturing Technology

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Full-time, On-site)

Salary: Circa £45,000 (dependent on experience)

As a Manufacturing Technology Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and efficiency in our submarine manufacturing processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading Manufacturing Technology projects from inception to implementation, including research, proof of concepts, and pilot programs.
• Collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance the Submarines programme.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including inter-business teams and suppliers.
• Utilizing problem-solving techniques to advance technology solutions that improve manufacturing and construction processes.
• Creating and reviewing Manufacturing Technology documentation to support project lifecycles.
• Developing business justifications for new technologies and assessing their cost benefits.
• Supporting the creation of technology roadmaps.

Essential:

• Level 4 Qualification in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in welding and/or fabrication within heavy industry.
• Proven track record in process improvements.
• Ability to engage effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with Technology Readiness Levels (TRL).

Desirable:

• Experience in developing business cases or justifications.
• Knowledge of the Catapult network.
• Background in Research & Development activities.

At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job; we provide a pathway to grow and thrive. Our benefits include:

• A competitive pension scheme.
• Employee share plans.
• An extensive range of flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
• Shopping discounts and potential eligibility for an annual incentive.

Our team is dedicated to integrating cutting-edge technologies that enhance manufacturing and construction processes across all submarine programs. Collaborating with various stakeholders, you will have the opportunity to contribute to diverse projects and deepen your expertise in this exciting field.

Join us and make a real difference! We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Important Information:

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!