Process Engineer

BAE Systems; Glascoed; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems seeks a Process Engineer to develop and enhance manufacturing processes from concept to commissioning. Candidates should possess HNC/HND in relevant fields and demonstrated skills in project management and risk processes. The role demands technical expertise and proactive problem-solving abilities in a dynamic engineering environment, contributing to innovative manufacturing solutions.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Minimum education level required: HNC/HND in relevant field.
• Understanding of project/risk management and associated tools necessary.
• Experience in manufacturing in a High Hazard environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop new manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with standards.
• Coordinate and manage project data files with technical process details.
• Support continuous improvement activities for existing products and processes.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Automated controls

Technical problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Minimum HNC / HND Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical

Tools

Lean Principles

Process Control Plans

Programmable Logic Controls

Job description

Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Glascoed

Salary: £42,132

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop new manufacturing processes, in line with Engineering Plans and Budgets. Technical solutions and processes must be robust, timely, cost-effective and meet Customer expectations
• Ensure that manufacturing processes comply with industry standard controls that ensure long term process stability, including: Lean Principles, Process Control Plans, PFMEAs; plus awareness of Programmable Logic Controls and Visual Management Systems on automated process lines
• Specify and qualify new equipment, often working with suppliers to meet tight deadlines. Ensure all process equipment meets regulatory and safety standards
• To coordinate development activities to establish supporting data that ensures the manufacturing processes are based on a sound understanding of the materials which are being processed and the technology adopted for the plant and equipment
• To coordinate and manage a project data file capturing process and design information; to include, trials data, process definition (including drawings and specifications), certification and safety data. This data is to be controlled through the company’s Product Lifecycle Management system
• Work with other engineering personnel and other functions to develop a network of capable suppliers to satisfy the business needs
• Lead and support project activities, to include process reviews, capability studies, and Safe System of Work
• Present to line management and other stakeholders (verbal and written) on topics relating to process status within development or production, e.g. KPIs
• To keep informed of general manufacturing technologies and assist in the development of future technology plans to support the Company objectives

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Minimum HNC / HND Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or equivalent
• A good understanding of project/risk management and the ability to use associated tools and techniques.
• Awareness of automated controls on process lines.
• Have a good technical and manufacturing base, show initiative and be able to work under pressure.
• Competent in the use of computers including Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Experience and demonstrated knowledge of materials processing
• Experience and demonstrated knowledge in manufacturing in a High Hazard environment
• IOSH Managing Safety / NEBOSH Certificate
• Green Belt Six Sigma

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Process Engineering team:

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for the development of manufacturing processes from concept through to commissioning and qualification, as well as demonstrating capability in developing manufacturing processes including system integration. You will also be the first point of contact for process queries within the team

Specific duties will include the identification and management of process technical requirements, provision of expertise into the risk management process, provision of engineering support to the tendering process, implementation of Safe System of Work in line with Company and Statutory requirements and the technical management of the commissioning and qualification process. In addition, supporting continuous improvement activities on existing products and processes, which will involve the planning and introduction of process changes in a controlled and timely manner

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:12th June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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