Graduate Electronic Systems Manufacturing Engineer

BAE Systems; Borstal; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in Borstal is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. You will support manufacturing processes, liaise with technical teams, and help drive continuous improvement initiatives. Applicants need a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree and should be proactive in designing tools and processes. This role offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

£2,000 Welcome Bonus

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Predicted to obtain a 2.2 or higher in a Bachelor's or Master's degree.

Responsibilities

• Supporting department documentation production.
• Liaising with technical departments to resolve issues.
• Continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Understanding quality-first mindset and tools.
• Developing skills in tooling design and CAD.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Aeronautical Engineering

Additive Manufacturing

CAD skills (AutoCAD, CREO)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

AutoCAD

CREO

Job description

Overview

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements; for this role you will be expected to attend your site 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the production of appropriate department documentation, such as planning documents and training material.
• Liaising with other technical departments (e.g., technicians, machine shop, new product introduction, engineering) to resolve manufacturing challenges or for planning purposes.
• Day to day support of our manufacturing cells including continuous improvement of cell layouts and processes.
• Understanding the importance of a quality-first mindset and some of the quality tools we use (auditing, non-conformance, concessions).
• Developing ad-hoc skills around tooling design, supporting additive manufacturing (3D printing) and CAD skills (AutoCAD, CREO).
• Working to establish a strong Lean culture and leading continuous improvement initiatives to support strategic objectives.

Qualifications

As a minimum requirement you'll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.

About the employer

Delivering world leading controls and display solutions for more than 70 years, the workforce is at the forefront of exciting electronic technologies, including the Striker II Helmet, active control sticks and flight control computers.

Why BAE Systems

Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 at 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.

Compensation

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus. As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.