Manufacturing Engineers - Continuous Improvement (CI)

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Manufacturing Engineers to enhance the UK’s nuclear deterrent through innovative manufacturing practices. This role focuses on Continuous Improvement, requiring expertise in Lean techniques and problem-solving tools. You will collaborate with design teams and technical experts to implement effective production systems. Enjoy a 9-day working fortnight, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including a market-leading pension scheme and professional development opportunities. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Contributory pension scheme

Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay

Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay

Professional Career Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments with a focus on production efficiency.
• Knowledge of process control and problem investigation tools.
• Experience in creating and managing technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing systems through Continuous Improvement.
• Identify and implement innovative ways of working.
• Drive and manage engineering changes within a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Continuous Improvement

Quality Tools

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Problem Solving

MRP / ERP systems

Tools

PFMEAs

Control Plans

RCA

A3

5 Whys

Job description

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Manufacturing Engineers - Continuous Improvement (CI)

Apply locations Reading area time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: May 23, 2025 (20 days left to apply) job requisition id R27931

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Role title: Manufacturing Engineers - Continuous Improvement (CI)

Location: RG7 4PR & RG30 3RR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £39,280 - £58,000 + Allowance ( depending on your suitability & level of experience)

Closing date: 22nd May 2025

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce these roles

We are recruiting for Manufacturing Engineers to help design and shape the UK’s future nuclear deterrent using innovation and the latest technologies, processes and capabilities.

Working w ithin Manufacturing Engineering, these roles are to support and improve our manufacturing systems used in the manufacture of the deterrent via Continuous Improvement.

These roles are ideally suited to candidates with demonstrable experience in working within a manufacturing environment. Specifically, the support of production capabilities, the management of non-conformance, the deployment and usage of Lean manufacturing tools & Techniques and Problem Solving.

Working in a highly regulated environment, alongside our design teams, technical experts and Operations team, the role of the Manufacturing Engineer is to identify, develop and implement innovative ways of working, supporting production operations to delivering continuous improvement activities.

Who are we looking for?

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Knowledge of and Experience applying Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Continuous Improvement, Quality Tools, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Obsolescence Management and Model Based Engineering
• Knowledge and understanding of process control and problem investigation tools (PFMEAs, control plans, RCA, A3, 5 whys)
• Process and manufacturing documentation development to support safe systems of work
• Experience of working in a manufacturing or operational environment, supporting production and driving efficiencies
• Experience of using MRP / ERP systems to support production, manage inventory and to generate business data
• Experience of driving and managing those improvements through to completion and validating efficiencies (Plan, Do, Check, Act)
• Experience and Knowledge of creating and managing Route Cards (RC), Technical Instructions (TI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Design to Manufacture experience of process, tooling or equipment including requirements capture and presenting at design reviews
• Configuration management
• Tools and software supporting digital manufacturing
• Driving and managing engineering change and transformation within a manufacturing environment

We would love you to have the following soft skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, capable of building good working relationships within the organisation
• Leadership skills
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strong communication skills

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home with these roles. These roles are based on site at AWE Aldermaston or Burghfield.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

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