Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

BAE Systems; Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Graduate Air Manufacturing Engineer to innovate manufacturing processes. You will attend onsite for 4-5 days per week and be responsible for enhancing product designs and preparing manufacturing programmes. Candidates should have a relevant degree and an innovative mindset. Starting salary is £34,000 with additional bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Expected to have a degree in Manufacturing Systems, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM systems.
• Able to provide innovative manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide innovative manufacturing solutions and improve products.
• Prepare NC and CMM programmes and assembly plans.
• Ensure the design intent is met in the finished product.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering principles

CAD/CAM systems

Jig & Tool Designs

Problem-solving skills

Education

2:2 in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

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

What you’ll be doing

• 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

When applying for this role you will be redirected to BAE systems careers site where you will be required to:

• Register an account (this is optional, you can apply as a guest)
• Provide contact information
• Upload your cv
• Complete a short diversity & inclusion questionnaire

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