Senior Manufacturing Engineer Build Strategy

BAE Systems; Ulverston; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to drive build strategy. In this role, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to overcome design challenges, applying problem-solving techniques throughout the design process. The position requires a HNC in a STEM discipline along with strong CAD and engineering drawing skills. Competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and extensive benefits are offered, making this a great opportunity for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Possible annual incentive

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC or equivalent experience in a STEM discipline.
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Experience using problem-solving tools like Lean Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with various teams to resolve design issues.
• Apply problem-solving techniques during design phases.
• Capture lessons from build activities for strategy improvement.

Skills

Engineering drawings and CAD models

Problem-solving tools like Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional stakeholder engagement

Education

HNC or equivalent in a STEM discipline

Tools

SAP

Teamcenter

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Build Strategy

Location: Barrow-In-Furness – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Competitive

What you’ll be doing:

• Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Projects, Supply Chain and Engineering to resolve issues arising during Design.
• Applying problem-solving tools and techniques on during the design phases from PFMEA to design for manufacture
• Capturing lessons from build activities and integrating them into strategy to prevent recurrence

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Minimum HNC or equivalent experience in a STEM discipline
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and CAD models
• Experience using problem-solving tools like Lean Six Sigma

Desirable:

• Experience engaging with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve engineering/planning issues
• Familiarity with SAP / Teamcenter
• Understanding of submarine build strategy

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 SSNA Manufacturing Team:

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, working in the Build Strategy team, you will be joining the SSNA programme but will need to collate learning from experience from Dreadnought & Astute when needed. You will be liaising and managing relations with a variety of stakeholders and business teams to ensure Manufacturing has voice within the Design community, enabling the design to be built in the most optimal way. You will be playing a key part in supporting the delivery of major projects and gaining exposure to senior stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for you to build a lasting career with BAE Systems. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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: 29th January 2026

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.