Aerospace Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer

BAE Systems; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) to enhance supplier capabilities and drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders and a focus on resolving supply chain issues. Ideal candidates will have strong manufacturing engineering backgrounds and experience in stakeholder management, particularly in the aerospace or automotive sectors.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management and process improvement.
• Strong technical understanding in mechanical or aerospace sectors.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise into Operations function in technical areas.
• Lead investigations into non-conforming materials.
• Identify improvements in internal and external processes.
• Support supplier capability assessments and development.

Skills

Manufacturing/quality engineering experience

Effective stakeholder management

Root cause analysis methodologies

Ability to challenge and drive improvements

Job description

A global defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) to enhance supplier capabilities and drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders and a focus on resolving supply chain issues. Ideal candidates will have strong manufacturing engineering backgrounds and experience in stakeholder management, particularly in the aerospace or automotive sectors.