Manufacturing Engineers - (NPI) & New Capability

The Engineer UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Manufacturing Engineers for New Product Introduction and New Capability. This role involves designing innovative production capabilities in a highly regulated environment, primarily on-site. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing processes, engineering design, and collaboration with supply chains. The company offers a unique 9-day working fortnight, generous annual leave, and a market-leading pension scheme. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to advancing the UK's manufacturing landscape while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

270 days of annual leave

Market-leading contributory pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Funding for professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid leave for volunteering

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, specifically in designing new production capabilities.
• Strong understanding of engineering design for manufacture and supply chain collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Designing and shaping future production capabilities for the UK's nuclear deterrent.
• Collaborating with design teams and technical experts to implement innovative methods.

Skills

Manufacturing inspection and analytical techniques

Developing innovative work methods for NPI

Design to Manufacture processes

Configuration management

Digital manufacturing tools and software

Process control and problem-solving tools

Lean Manufacturing

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication skills

Job description

About The Job

Role title: Manufacturing Engineers - New Product Introduction (NPI) & New Capability

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

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

Closing date: 23rd May 2025

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We consider flexible working requests. Please specify your preferred pattern in your application.

Let us introduce these roles

Working within Manufacturing Engineering, these roles involve designing and shaping our future production capabilities for the UK's nuclear deterrent, utilizing innovative technologies and processes.

In a highly regulated environment, you'll collaborate with design teams, technical experts, and research centres. Your role as a Manufacturing Engineer is to identify, develop, and implement innovative working methods to support production operations.

These roles are ideal for candidates with experience in manufacturing, specifically in designing new production capabilities, transferring production processes, and introducing new products into existing lines. Experience in engineering design for manufacture and supply chain collaboration is essential. Due to the classified nature of the work, remote working opportunities are limited. The successful candidates are expected to work mainly on-site at AWE.

Who are we looking for?

While not a strict checklist, we value experience in:

• Manufacturing inspection and analytical techniques
• Developing and implementing innovative work methods for NPI
• Creating new production facilities as part of infrastructure projects
• Design to Manufacture processes, tooling, or equipment, including requirements gathering and design review presentations
• Configuration management
• Digital manufacturing tools and software
• Developing process and manufacturing documentation for safe work systems
• Managing engineering change and transformation
• Supporting prototype activities, new technologies, and design implementation
• Process control and problem-solving tools (PFMEAs, control plans, RCA, A3, 5 Whys)
• Applying Lean Manufacturing, VSM, SPC, Continuous Improvement, Quality Tools, TPM, Obsolescence Management, and Model-Based Engineering

Soft skills we value include:

• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills
• Leadership capabilities
• Stakeholder engagement
• Effective communication skills

We encourage prompt applications to avoid disappointment, as roles may close if high volume is received.

Some Reasons We Think You'll Love It Here

AWE offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• 9-day working fortnight with every other Friday off, plus 270 days of annual leave
• Market-leading contributory pension scheme (9%-13% contribution)
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity Leave (39 weeks full pay), Paternity Leave (4 weeks full pay)
• Funding for professional development and memberships
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Discounts on everyday spending
• Paid leave for volunteering, public service, and caring responsibilities

More details are available on the 'Working at AWE' page and in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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