Manufacturing Engineer – Production

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Production

Location: Sheffield, Hybrid – 3 days per week on site between Mon-Thurs

Travel: Once a month travel to Barrow-in-Furness depending on business needs

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

Salary: £48,663+ (DOE)

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

You will support the translation of engineering design intent into clear manufacturing data packs and instructions for operational use. You will contribute to safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing processes while supporting continuous improvement, estimating activities, and make/buy strategies. Working across teams, you will help ensure manufacturing solutions align with project requirements and deliver proficient performance outcomes.

Core duties:

• Translate engineering designs into Manufacturing Data Packs (MDPs) and Manufacturing Instructions (MIs) for operational use
• Support Quality and SHE processes, ensuring safe working methods are defined and followed, including contractor oversight
• Contribute to estimating activities and make/buy strategies to support effective project delivery
• Work collaboratively across teams to support project requirements and contribute to business case development and performance improvement
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and support training and risk assessment activities within Manufacturing Engineering

Essential Skills:

• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally supported by a relevant HNC/Foundation degree (or working towards one)
• Demonstrable experience creating, managing, and improving processes, with an understanding of Lean techniques or continuous improvement practices
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, with an understanding of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) requirements and awareness of potential hazards
• Experience using root cause analysis tools to solve problems and improve performance outcomes
• Comfortable using systems and tools such as SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), Visio, TeamCenter and SharePoint; experience with web content or design is beneficial

The Weapon Systems UK team:

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer’s trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.

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.

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: 15th July 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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