Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain)

BAE Systems.; Rochester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in defense and aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) to provide technical expertise and improve supplier processes. The role involves leading investigations, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring robust supplier capabilities. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing or quality engineering experience and strong analytical skills. A competitive salary and flexible benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Must have manufacturing or quality engineering experience.
• Effective stakeholder management is essential.
• Experience in root cause analysis methodologies required.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise in the Operations function.
• Lead investigations into non-conforming material.
• Identify improvements in supply chain processes.

Skills

Manufacturing/Quality engineering experience

Effective stakeholder management and collaboration

Support investigations including root cause analysis methodologies

Ability to constructively challenge and drive an improvement-based culture

Job description

Role Title

Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain)

Location

Rochester

Salary

£45,000-55,000 dependent on skills and experience

What you'll be doing

• Provide subject matter expertise into the Operations function in at least one technical area (e.g., Preference: Mechanical Build to Print, Special Processes, PCB assembly, Electro-Mechanical Assembly etc)
• Lead investigations into non-conforming material originating from the supply chain
• Identify areas for improvements with internal and external processes, creating the business case for change
• Develop, maintain and enhance manufacturing processes
• Support the assessment of supplier capability for new sources
• Work pro-actively with new suppliers to ensure they can robustly meet our technical requirements and their manufacturing processes are low-risk
• Work in conjunction with procurement and programme teams to proactively identify and address supply chain technical risks and drive continuous improvement activities
• Lead / support category improvement initiatives to improve supplier performance across technology areas

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Manufacturing/Quality engineering experience
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration
• The ability to support investigations including root cause analysis methodologies
• Ability to constructively challenge and drive an improvement-based culture

Desirable:

• Aerospace or automotive experience
• Knowledge of business improvement techniques
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

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 Technical Supply Chain team

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries. We currently have a vacancy for a Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) within our Electronic Systems Business. This is an opportunity to manage a technically oriented team focused on developing supplier capability and technical troubleshooting as part of the wider procurement organisation. As a Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) you will be a key person in the design and development of avionic products, supporting the delivery of multiple complex manufacturing supply projects. Working closely with global suppliers and key stakeholders to understand capability, process issues and solving problems with our supply chain.

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.

Closing Date

20th November 2025