Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Capability Development (Non-Conformance)

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Capability Development (Non-Conformance)

Location: Samlesbury – Full-time onsite

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

Salary: £49,400+ (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: 

Working within our Manufacturing Engineering Function, you will have the opportunity to influence and define future manufacturing working practices through the development of new digital capability. You will contribute to a strategically significant programme, supporting the transition from the ageing SAPCAMS toolset to a modern, robust, and future‑focused solution that strengthens our manufacturing processes and underpins long‑term operational excellence. The position involves close collaboration with third‑party consultants and toolset vendors, providing valuable exposure to industry best practice.

Core duties: 

• Supporting the project working to replace the aging SAPCAMS toolset with new and improved capability
• Being the responsible person and point of contact for capability development within the project on the topic of non-conformance management
• Critically analysing processes and toolset capability to identify opportunities for improvement
• Defining end-to-end business processes for creation and use of digital manufacturing data across the Air Sector
• Defining training requirements and supporting capability deployment into the business
• Supporting the migration of data for existing projects onto new toolsets
• Managing own work scope within the boundaries of the project objectives and providing updates to the wider team

Essential Skills:

• Significant experience within a manufacturing or quality discipline and knowledge of non-conformance processes
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build working relationships at all levels of the organisation
• Experience of managing business change projects.
• Knowledge of future manufacturing principles such as Industry 4.0
• Computer literacy, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office packages

The Manufacturing Engineering Processes (MEP) Team:

Working within the central Manufacturing Engineering function, the team is responsible for all processes, processes and governance across the Air (UK) sector including capability evaluation, development, and deployment for current and future Air Sector products.

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: 21st April 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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