Senior Process Engineer - Manufacturing Tech (Hybrid)

MBDA UK Ltd; Farnworth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Parental leave

Facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to shape Manufacturing Technology and Capability. You will drive evolution of manufacturing capabilities, turning concepts into tangible production reality within a collaborative team.

In this hybrid role, you will horizon-scan technologies, lead R&D programmes, and partner with operations and suppliers to deliver world-class automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Process optimisation on factory-floor mechanics to identify opportunities for tech integration.
• Smart factory infrastructure: evaluating, piloting or deploying automated systems.
• Tech evaluation: assessing external tech trends and cross-industry innovations for business viability.
• Automation & robotics: designing, integrating, or programming industrial robotics/AGVs.
• Investment governance: leading concept studies and robust capital investment proposals.
• Technical project management: directing R&D programs from concept to proof of concept.
• Strategic collaboration: communicating across ops and external providers to architect automated systems.
• NPI & TRL: scaling technologies (TRL 3‑4) into live production (TRL 7+).
• Continuous improvement mindset: challenging legacy frameworks and driving change.

Responsibilities

• Scout horizon technologies and drive future MBDA manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead end‑to‑end research and innovation programmes from concept to proof.
• Partner with internal operations and external tech providers on robust automated systems.
• Direct cross‑functional teams to deliver productivity improvements on the factory floor.
• Govern investment governance through technical options assessments and proposals.
• Mentor junior engineers and guide technical teams through problem solving.
• Disrupt traditional frameworks and champion OpenLab initiatives where applicable.
• Ensure safety, quality, and compliance in all manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Process optimisation

Smart factory

Technology evaluation

Automation & robotics

Investment governance

Technical project management

Strategic collaboration

NPI & TRL

Continuous improvement

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC/Level 4 qualification in Engineering

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

MBDA UK Ltd is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to shape Manufacturing Technology and Capability. You will drive evolution of manufacturing capabilities, turning concepts into tangible production reality within a collaborative team.

In this hybrid role, you will horizon-scan technologies, lead R&D programmes, and partner with operations and suppliers to deliver world-class automation solutions.