Senior Manufacturing Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cowes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cowes is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support the development of electromechanical assembly processes. The role involves creating work instructions, conducting safety assessments, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have a strong background in manufacturing engineering and relevant qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible health options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support and undertake development in electromechanical assembly.
• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions.
• Conduct health and safety activities including risk assessments.

Skills

Manufacturing Environment

MRP/ERP Systems

Production Engineering Principles

Engineering Drawings

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Education

HNC/D qualification in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight

Salary: Up to £55,000 dependent on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Apply depth and breadth of Manufacturing Engineering knowledge and experience to support and undertake development in disciplines such as electromechanical assembly.
• Interpret production drawing data to identify and generate tooling requirements, manufacturing process requirements, handling and safety requirements, estimation of assembly times, methods, and routings.
• Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions and develop effective, efficient, and practical shopfloor layouts.
• Conduct health and safety activities including risk assessments, COSHH, PUWER, and manual handling assessments.
• Undertake technical liaison with subcontractors and customers.
• Develop training packages to ensure understanding and correct implementation of modern technologies and processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure Design for Manufacture considerations for all new products.

Your skills and experience:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent knowledge of production engineering principles.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and circuit diagrams.
• HNC/D qualification in engineering.
• Understanding of engineering change documentation.
• Experience with SAP transactions and table structures (training available).
• Understanding and experience of lean manufacturing techniques.

Benefits include a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Manufacturing Engineering Team:

The team comprises 6 engineers, including this position. Engineers support the build process, ensuring requirements are met, and collaborate across departments such as procurement, projects, stores, manufacturing, and engineering. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring excellent communication, problem-solving, and planning skills.

Why BAE Systems?

Join us to make a difference in an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups, and are committed to inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, including nationality and residency requirements. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some roles require higher security vetting, including 5-10 years of UK residency.

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged.