Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain)

BAE Systems; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Supply Chain) to enhance supplier capabilities and drive continuous improvements in manufacturing processes. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders and a focus on resolving supply chain issues. Ideal candidates will have strong manufacturing engineering backgrounds and experience in stakeholder management, particularly in the aerospace or automotive sectors.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management and process improvement.
• Strong technical understanding in mechanical or aerospace sectors.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise into Operations function in technical areas.
• Lead investigations into non-conforming materials.
• Identify improvements in internal and external processes.
• Support supplier capability assessments and development.

Skills

Manufacturing/quality engineering experience

Effective stakeholder management

Root cause analysis methodologies

Ability to challenge and drive improvements

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 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 that 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.
• Apply manufacturing/quality engineering experience.
• Effectively manage stakeholder relationships and collaborate.
• Support investigations, including root cause analysis methodologies.
• Constructively challenge and drive an improvement‑based culture.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/ quality engineering experience.
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration.
• 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.

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 trouble‑shooting 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. You will work closely with global suppliers and key stakeholders to understand capability, process issues and solve 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, 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.

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.