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Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical Planner

Location: Samlesbury – On site

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

Salary: £44,907+ depending on experience

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 Manufacturing Engineer – Electrical Planner, you will be interpreting approved design data, drawings and instructions and translate these into detailed build instructions for use by approved operators.

The role offers an engaging mix of engineering planning, technical problem-solving, and direct shop floor and aircraft support, providing valuable exposure across manufacturing, engineering, and aircraft integration. It is an excellent platform for developing transferable skills and progressing into future opportunities across a range of aerospace programmes.

Core duties:

Translating design information in the form of CAD models, BOM, circuit drawings, material and manufacturing process specifications into repeatable processes as part of the Manufacturing Engineering process ensuring the original design intent is met

Structuring manufacturing build instructions using SAPCAMS planning tool or equivalent electronic planning aid

Supporting the production of aircraft build, including electrical looms, components, amalgamations, racks and panels, assemblies and installations

Essential Skills:

HNC, completed a Craft/Technician Apprenticeship, or experience in an Electrical Manufacturing role

Experience and knowledge of Electrical processes

Ability to interpret electrical drawings, standards and processes

Experience with the use of Microsoft office suite

Electrical Manufacturing Engineering and Process Planning Team:

This is a unique opportunity to work on a multiple platform team, producing & supporting production engineering interpreting new design into work instructions. You’ll play a pivotal role throughout the project lifecycle, from reviewing and approving engineering data to supporting hands-on aircraft build, installation, and testing activities. Working as part of a highly skilled, cross-functional team, you’ll collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain to deliver critical programme objectives.

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: 2nd 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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