Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Barrow-in-Furness

Submarines

Operations / Manufacturing

Experienced professionals

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Job Description

Job title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer 

Location: Barrow in Furness- On-site

Salary: £40,748+ Dependent of skills and experience

 

 

What you’ll be doing:

  • Support and lead Manufacturing Technology projects throughout their full lifecycle including performing initial research and market scans, proof of concepts, pilots and full implementation projects
  • Work collectively in a team, developing and implementing projects to improve the Submarines programme
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders such as inter-business teams, BAE sectors including Group and suppliers
  • Apply problem solving techniques to progress technology solutions to improve Manufacturing & Construction processes
  • Produce and review Manufacturing Technology documents to support the projects through their lifecycle and ensure it is stored appropriately

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

  • Level 4 Qualification in a related subject or equivalent experience
  • Manufacturing experience and knowledge
  • Experience in implementing process improvements or changes into an organisation
  • Experience engaging with cross functional teams & external stakeholders

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and the Catapult network
  • Knowledge of operational technology, SCADA & Industrial Internet of Things
  • Knowledge and experience in Welding or other key (Submarines) manufacturing processes
  • Experience of Research & Development activities

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Manufacturing Technology team:

Submarines Manufacturing Technology is dedicated to advancing and integrating cutting-edge technologies that enhance manufacturing and construction processes across all submarine programs. Our team collaborates closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, IM&T, BAE sectors, and industry partners. This collaborative approach provides a unique opportunity to contribute to diverse projects, allowing you to deepen your expertise in manufacturing, construction, and the intricate relationships between functions that drive project success. We offer relocation support across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

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: 4th December 2024

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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