Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Rochester is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to implement technology initiatives, enhance manufacturing processes, and work within a collaborative team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification and experience with tools like Python and CAD packages. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Qualifications

• Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or time served in a similar role.
• The ability to analyse complex problems and develop solutions.
• Experience introducing new technologies/tools from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Drive technology-based initiatives across the manufacturing facility.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy smart manufacturing solutions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot integrated systems for better performance.

Skills

Problem analysis

Introducing new technologies

Software tools (Python, JavaScript, VBA)

Education

HNC/Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

2D and 3D CAD packages

Job description

Responsibilities

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Rochester, Kent

Salary: Circa £40,000 dependent on skills and experience

• Driving the implementation and improvement of technology-based initiatives across the manufacturing facility by researching new and emerging technologies, carrying out feasibility studies, cost analyses, and capital expenditure proposals for new equipment
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and deploy smart manufacturing solutions
• Driving automation and connectivity projects to improve system-to-system communication and overall business efficiency
• Monitoring and troubleshooting integrated systems and identifying opportunities to improve production performance
• Developing and maintaining data analytics tools for process optimisation, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring
• Ensuring all digital and automation projects adhere to safety, quality, (cyber) security and compliance standards

Qualifications

Essential:

• Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or time served in a similar role (HNC/Degree)
• The ability to analyse complex problems, identify critical issues and develop solutions
• End to End experience in introducing new technologies / tools into a business from concept through to implementation

Desirable:

• Experience gained within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous
• Familiarity with 2D and 3D CAD packages
• Hands on experience with tools such as Python, JavaScript, VBA etc

Benefits

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

The Manufacturing Engineering team

The Manufacturing Facilities team are a small team that is focused on delivering a next generation factory today that will continue to drive improvements in products and processes for years to come. This exciting role will give you the opportunity to push the boundaries of your knowledge and skills by looking to apply novel solutions to problems whilst working in a dynamic environment with stakeholders from around the business.

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.

Closing Date: 15th October 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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