Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Infrastructure & Facilities

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to manage complex manufacturing projects in submarine operations. You will lead the planning and development of facility requirements, ensuring that production methods meet quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/D in a relevant field, experience in stakeholder management, and proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This role offers competitive benefits and relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Background in engineering or project oversight on major facilities is necessary.
• Experience in configuring and managing systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Convert industrial capability concepts into requirement strategies.
• Manage delivery of allocated project scope and planning.
• Define facility requirements with Senior Requirements Manager.
• Develop future manufacturing processes through data analysis.
• Support evolution of submarine build methods.
• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Translate engineering design into manufacturing outputs.

Skills

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

Knowledge of submarine operations/trade domains

Stakeholder management experience

Experience managing complex projects

AutoCAD skills

SolidWorks skills

Education

HNC/D or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to manage complex manufacturing projects in submarine operations. You will lead the planning and development of facility requirements, ensuring that production methods meet quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have an HNC/D in a relevant field, experience in stakeholder management, and proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks. This role offers competitive benefits and relocation support.