BAE Systems

Manufacturing Engineer - Production

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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)

Referral Scheme\: £1000

Grade\: B

You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager.

If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP.

PLEASE NOTE\: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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