Senior Manufacturing Engineer

BAE Systems; Freshwater; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Portsmouth. This role involves converting engineering designs into actionable data, managing quality systems, and fostering cross-functional relationships. Candidates should have substantial manufacturing engineering experience and a relevant qualification. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible health plans and employee share options.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role is required.
• Knowledge of SHE regulations is essential.
• Strong analytical skills for root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Convert design intent into Manufacturing Engineering data.
• Build internal and cross-functional relationships.
• Manage Quality and SHE Systems for Engineering processes.

Skills

Professional knowledge of relevant Engineering standards

Experience in performing root cause analysis

CAD and tool design experience

Education

HNC or equivalent

Foundation degree with Manufacturing Engineering experience

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Portsmouth – on site

Salary: up to £56000 depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for converting the Engineering Design intent into Manufacturing Engineering data (sometimes complex) for Operations use
• Where appropriate, checks and approves the Teams’ work ready for release to Operations
• Contribute to the management of the Quality and SHE Systems, for Manufacturing Engineering processes and documentation e.g. calling up safe methods of working
• Build effective internal and cross functional relationships in order to achieve overall Project requirements
• Identify the manpower and activities required to meet a set programme of work
• Support justifications/business cases that seek to improve business performance, and thus provide optimised return on capital investment
• Be responsible for the correct and efficient use of Lean Tools and Techniques (A3’s, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis etc.). Be responsible for developing their depth and breadth of Manufacturing Engineering knowledge and skills

Your skills and experiences:

• Professional knowledge of relevant Engineering standards (including SHE regulations)
• Experience in performing root cause analysis and reporting on countermeasures
• HNC or equivalent, plus substantial experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role OR Foundation degree with experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role
• CAD and tool design experience preferred

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.

The Manufacturing Engineering Team – Internal team:

Our Manufacturing Engineering team is responsible for developing, implementing, and governing capable methods for manufacture, assembly, disassembly, and repair — including verification processes — that meet customer and business requirements for Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery throughout the entire product lifecycle. The team ensures all manufacturing methods fully align with and support the original design intent.

Within the team, Senior Manufacturing Engineers play a key role in leading major Manufacturing Engineering projects. They apply their technical expertise and experience to ensure the successful delivery of manufacturing solutions into Operations, guaranteeing that design intent is achieved. Senior team members also provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to others, fostering continuous improvement and professional development across the group.

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

19th November 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.