Manufacturing Engineers - (NPI) & New Capability

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where you can shape the future of nuclear deterrence through innovative manufacturing engineering. This role offers the chance to work in a highly regulated environment, collaborating with design teams and technical experts to introduce new products and capabilities. Enjoy a unique 9-day working fortnight, professional development opportunities, and a market-leading pension scheme. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Market-leading pension scheme

39 weeks maternity leave

4 weeks paternity leave

Professional development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Paid leave for volunteering

Public service leave

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing environments and designing new production capabilities.
• Strong understanding of engineering design for manufacture and supply chain partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement innovative working methods to support production operations.
• Work closely with design teams to shape future production capabilities.

Skills

Manufacturing inspection and analytical techniques

Developing and implementing innovative methods for NPI

Design to Manufacture processes

Configuration management

Digital manufacturing tools and software

Knowledge of process control and problem-solving tools

Application of Lean Manufacturing

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Digital manufacturing tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineers - (NPI) & New Capability

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

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

Package: GBP39,280 - GBP58,000 + Allowance (depending on your suitability & level of experience)

Closing date: 23rd 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:

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

In a highly regulated environment, alongside design teams, technical experts, and research centres, the Manufacturing Engineer identifies, develops, and implements innovative working methods to support production operations.

These roles are suited to candidates with experience in manufacturing environments, particularly in designing new production capabilities, transferring production, and introducing new products into existing capabilities. Experience in engineering design for manufacture and working within supply chain partnerships is essential. Due to the classified nature of the work, most work will be on-site at AWE, with limited remote opportunities.

Who are we looking for?

While not a strict checklist, we value experience in some of the following areas:

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

Soft skills we value:

• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills
• Leadership qualities
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strong communication skills

We encourage prompt applications to avoid disappointment due to high interest.

Why you'll love working here:

• 9-day working fortnight with every other Friday off and 270 hours of annual leave
• Market-leading pension scheme (9%-13% contribution)
• Family-friendly policies: 39 weeks maternity leave, 4 weeks paternity leave
• Opportunities for professional development, including funding for relevant 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

For full details, visit the 'Working at AWE' page on our website 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.