Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

BAE Systems.; Carnforth; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Graduate Air Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and provide innovative solutions. This role emphasizes collaboration, demanding a relevant degree and creativity in engineering tasks. You would join a dynamic team on site at Warton/Samlesbury, with a starting salary of £34,000 plus a £2,000 welcome bonus, and an array of benefits including a competitive pension and employee shares.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellbeing benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Predicted 2:2 or higher in relevant degree.
• Understanding of manufacturing management and aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Improve products and processes with innovative solutions.
• Provide effective Jig & Tool Designs.
• Prepare NC and CMM programmes using CAD/CAM.
• Document optimum manufacturing methods.

Skills

Innovative manufacturing solutions

Jig & Tool Designs

CAD/CAM systems

Manufacturing methods documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Graduate Air Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire)

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 4-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

Responsibilities

• Ensure products and processes are improved by providing alternative and innovative manufacturing solutions and developing effective manufacturing methods.


• Providing Jig & Tool Designs which are fit for purpose.


• Preparation of NC and CMM programmes, instructions and planning sheets for assemblies, components and tooling details using current CAD/CAM systems.


• Ensuring that the original design intent is met in the finished product. Engineers translate design information in the form of CAD models, drawings, material and manufacturing process specifications, documenting the optimum manufacturing methods in written and/or pictorial instructions with due regard to cost and quality for new build and retro modification.

Benefits

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.

The Air Team

We have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest.

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 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.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you will need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Manufacturing Systems / Technology Engineering Management, Manufacturing Management / Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering (Manufacturing bias) Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing bias).

Start date (dd Month Year): 7th September 2026

Length of contract: Permanent contract