Senior Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cowes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Cowes, Isle of Wight. The role involves applying manufacturing engineering expertise to support product development, ensuring effective production processes, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing environments and a solid understanding of engineering principles.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits

Health and wellbeing discounts

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Good understanding of MRP/ERP systems required.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings is crucial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Production Engineering Principles

MRP/ERP Systems

Engineering Drawings

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Education

HNC/D qualification in engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 is considered for all new products.

Your skills and experience:

Essential:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Excellent understanding of production engineering principles.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and circuit diagrams.

Desirable:

• 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:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible benefits such as health, wellbeing, lifestyle discounts, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Manufacturing Engineering Team:

The team comprises 6 engineers, supporting every step of the build process and interfacing with multiple departments including procurement, projects, stores, and engineering.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to fulfill your potential. We welcome diverse candidates, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals from underrepresented communities. We also accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants with health conditions.

Additional Information:

Roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality and other factors. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5-10 years of continuous residence in the UK. Closing date: 22nd May 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Interviews scheduled for w/c 26th May.