Manufacturing Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Towcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support their build line operations in Towcester. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on aerospace and motorsport industries. You will engage in diverse projects, ensuring quality and efficiency in production processes. Join a team that values innovation and inclusivity, where your contributions will directly impact the success of various platforms. If you are passionate about engineering and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Health Benefits

Private Health Plans

Shopping Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with Build Line Support.
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Build Line Support and in-build testing.
• Collaborate with Production and Engineering teams.

Skills

Build Line Support

Mechanical Engineering

Production Targets Achievement

Organizational Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Packages

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer-Build Line Support

Location: Towcester – onsite

Salary: £40,000. 14% shift premium

What you’ll be doing:

We have two positions available. Both roles would be 12-hour shifts, either Monday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Friday, set days

• Assistance with Build Line Support


• Goods inwards inspection, in-build testing and testing for release of deliverables; preparation of documentation for the Production team


• Supporting customer deliveries across a range of products within the ATS business


• Where design changes have been implemented, test and validate that the specification has been met


• Cross-functional collaboration with the Production and Engineering teams


• Plan, manage and account for your time. Anticipate any issues which might affect delivery progress and proactively address these, escalating for support if required

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Experience of Build Line Support in a manufacturing environment


• A relevant qualification or experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field


• Proven record of achieving demanding production targets


• Organised and detail oriented, with the ability to work on several projects simultaneously

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within aerospace/motorsport industry


• Experience in various analysis techniques, including mechanical testing, X-ray and laser scanning


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages and data analysis tools

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:

Join us on an exciting journey as our Towcester site undergoes a large period of expansion. As a valued member of our team, you will immerse yourself in a role brimming with diversity, contributing to an extensive range of products and components. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in crafting solutions for various platforms including Air and Naval applications.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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.

Closing Date: 23rd May 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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