Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Washington – Onsite

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

Salary: £57,825

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:

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will co-ordinate a number of services delivered by the team, supporting The Forming and Semi-Finish areas of the Washington site and managing and supporting the Manufacturing Engineering team for the areas. Ensuring safely, reliably and efficiently meet the daily business expectations in terms of SHE, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People for the delivery of ammunition components is also a key part of the role.

Core duties:

You will represent Manufacturing Engineering at daily SQCDP meeting, raising and managing issues and actions accordingly

You will be the authority for Manufacturing Engineering in the Production Readiness Review process

You will have overall responsibility for the health and safety of the designated manufacturing area

You will ensure the provision and management of a Safe System of Work (SSOW) to include Manufacturing Instructions (SOPs) and General Risk, PUWER and COSHH assessments in line with company and statutory requirements

You will ensure that Basis of Safety (BoS) and process trilogies are up to date and maintained in a timely manner

You will support and manage the manufacturing section Safety Improvement Plans

Essential Skills:

You will hold a degree in an Engineering / Operational Discipline or be time served experience in an engineering / manufacturing

You will be qualified in NEBOSH / IOSH and / or Environmental Managing Safety (or working towards)

You will have proven success in implementing and sustaining continuous improvement activities

You will be experienced in leading and managing a cross-functional team, in a targets driven environment

You will hold Green belt / Yellow belt (or above) Six Sigma

The Maintenance Management Team:

You will be in a key team that oversees and supports the whole Washington site, engaging with a range of stakeholders, internally. This is a key process area within the site and 90% of parts produced will pass through this area/site. There will also be the opportunity to work with various stakeholders, both internally & externally as a result. There will be opportunities for wider development within BAE Systems.

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: 22nd 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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