Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support and develop manufacturing processes in a dynamic environment. The role involves interpreting production data, creating work instructions, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing and a strong understanding of engineering principles.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible benefits including health and wellbeing

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

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 environment experience

Understanding of MRP/ERP systems

Production engineering principles

Ability to read engineering drawings

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:

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

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:

Alongside a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems offers employee share plans, a range of flexible benefits including health, wellbeing, lifestyle discounts, green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Manufacturing Engineering Team:

The team consists of 6 engineers who support every step of the build process, interfacing with procurement, projects, stores, manufacturing, engineering, and more. The environment is fast-paced and dynamic, requiring excellent communication, problem-solving, and planning skills.

Why BAE Systems?

Join a place where you can make a real difference. Be part of an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and individuals. We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes.

Additional Information:

If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) affecting assessment performance, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter. Many roles require security and export control clearances, which may restrict eligibility based on factors like nationality and residency.

All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5-10 years of continuous UK residence, depending on the role.

Closing date: 22nd May 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early application is encouraged. Interviews will be held during the week commencing 26th May.