Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Cowes. The role involves applying engineering knowledge to support electromechanical assembly and improve manufacturing processes. Candidates should have a strong background in production engineering and be able to read technical drawings. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pension

Employee Share Plans

Flexible Benefits

Private Health Plans

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and circuit diagrams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Manufacturing Environment

MRP/ERP Systems

Production Engineering Principles

Engineering Drawings

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Education

HNC/D 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 manufacturing engineering knowledge to support development in electromechanical assembly.
2. Interpret production drawings to identify tooling, process, safety requirements, and estimate assembly times.
3. Create and maintain manufacturing work instructions and shopfloor layouts.
4. Conduct health and safety assessments such as risk, COSHH, PUWER, and manual handling.
5. Coordinate with subcontractors and customers.
6. Develop training packages on modern technologies and processes.
7. Work with development teams to incorporate Design for Manufacture principles.

Your skills and experience

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP systems.
• Knowledge of production engineering principles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and circuit diagrams.
• HNC/D qualification in engineering.
• Understanding of engineering change documentation.
• Experience with SAP transactions and table structures (training available).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Techniques.

Additional benefits include a competitive pension, employee share plans, flexible benefits, private health plans, and more. The team comprises six engineers supporting all build process steps, engaging with various departments in a fast-paced environment.

Why BAE Systems?

Join an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including underrepresented groups. Many roles require security and export control clearances, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard and possibly higher security vetting.

We may close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so early submission is encouraged.