Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Infrastructure & Facilities

BAE Systems; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to manage complex manufacturing projects. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of engineering outputs that support facility capability development and ensure compliance with design intents. The ideal candidate should have experience in project management and stakeholder engagement, alongside relevant technical knowledge. This role offers competitive benefits including a comprehensive pension scheme and potential relocation support.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex projects, programmes or portfolios.
• Knowledge in submarine operations or infrastructure management is advantageous.
• Background in engineering with major facilities oversight.

Responsibilities

• Convert capability concepts into requirement strategies.
• Manage delivery of allocated scope for facility development.
• Contribute to manufacturing processes and improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Submarine operations knowledge

Project management

Education

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

Job description

A leading defense company in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to manage complex manufacturing projects. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of engineering outputs that support facility capability development and ensure compliance with design intents. The ideal candidate should have experience in project management and stakeholder engagement, alongside relevant technical knowledge. This role offers competitive benefits including a comprehensive pension scheme and potential relocation support.