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Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title\: Manufacturing Engineer

Location\: Glascoed, Onsite, 4 days a week

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Referral Bonus\: £1000

Grade\: 6

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

Job Description\:

Specific duties will include the identification and management of process technical requirements, provision of expertise into the risk management process, provision of engineering support to the tendering process, implementation of Safe System of Work in line with Company and Statutory requirements and the technical management of the commissioning and qualification process.

Core duties\:

  • Develop manufacturing processes aligned to engineering plans and budgets; robust, timely, cost-effective, customer-focused
  • Ensure processes meet industry controls for long-term stability\: Lean, Control Plans, PFMEAs, capability, safe work
  • Specify and qualify new equipment with suppliers; meet tight deadlines, regulatory compliance, and safety standards
  • Coordinate development to generate data underpinning processes, materials understanding, and adopted plant technologies
  • Present clear verbal and written updates to management and stakeholders on process status and KPIs

Essential Skills\:

  • Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering or equivalent discipline
  • Proven technical and manufacturing foundation; proactive, resilient, and effective under pressure
  • Ability to prioritise changing workloads while maintaining quality standards and meeting deadlines

CAPEX & Operation Support\:

This role is responsible for the development of manufacturing processes from concept through to commissioning and qualification. You must be able to demonstrate a proven capability in developing manufacturing processes including system integration.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive\:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date\: 28th July 2026

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