Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Infrastructure & Facilities

BAE Systems; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to oversee complex manufacturing projects ensuring safety, quality, and delivery targets are met. The role involves managing stakeholder relationships and applying engineering expertise to enhance operations. Candidates must have a HNC/D or equivalent qualification along with project management experience. Competitive benefits are offered, including a pension scheme and flexible health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of submarine operations or facility management is advantageous.
• Experience managing complex projects or programmes.
• Background in engineering or project oversight on major facilities.

Responsibilities

• Convert industrial capability concepts into requirement strategies.
• Manage delivery of allocated scope and work packages.
• Support implementation of a new Production Line Operating Model.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Education

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

Job description

A leading defence contractor in the UK is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to oversee complex manufacturing projects ensuring safety, quality, and delivery targets are met. The role involves managing stakeholder relationships and applying engineering expertise to enhance operations. Candidates must have a HNC/D or equivalent qualification along with project management experience. Competitive benefits are offered, including a pension scheme and flexible health benefits.