Principal Manufacturing Engineer, Infrastructure & Capability

BAE Systems; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer based in Barrow-in-Furness. This key leadership role involves delivering complex manufacturing projects and ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are met. The successful candidate will apply engineering expertise, manage resources for project delivery, and enhance operational excellence. Required qualifications include an HNC/D in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management, along with experience in managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits, including private health plans

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Experience in submarine operations/trade domains is advantageous.
• Background in engineering or project oversight on major facilities.

Responsibilities

• Convert industrial capability concepts into defined requirement strategies.
• Manage delivery of allocated scope including planning and scheduling work.
• Support evolution of submarine build methods.
• Ensure design intent is achieved in operations.

Skills

Construction

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Engineering background

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

HNC/D or equivalent in Construction, Engineering or Project Management

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer based in Barrow-in-Furness. This key leadership role involves delivering complex manufacturing projects and ensuring safety, quality, and cost targets are met. The successful candidate will apply engineering expertise, manage resources for project delivery, and enhance operational excellence. Required qualifications include an HNC/D in Construction, Engineering, or Project Management, along with experience in managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships.