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Job Title: Associate Additive Manufacturing Engineer

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

Salary: £28,636+ depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Operate additive manufacturing equipment, performing calibration and routine maintenance as necessary




• Conduct post processing of additive manufactured parts ensuring quality standards are maintained




• Follow production plans and schedules, ensuring that all required materials and resources are available




• Monitor production processes, identifying and raising any issues that arise




• Troubleshoot equipment problems and take corrective action as needed under guidance from Additive Manufacturing Engineers




• Ensure that all production activities are conducted in accordance with established quality and safety standards




• Maintain accurate records of all production activities, including materials used, production quantities, and quality results etc




• Maintain operational cleanliness of additive manufacturing space

Your skills and experiences:

Essential

• Experience with various 3D printing technologies (FDM, SLS, SLA, etc.)




• Strong focus on quality with the ability to follow standard operating procedures




• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records




• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Desirable

• Knowledge of material science and engineering principles




• Previous experience of operating additive manufacturing equipment




• Familiarity with CAD software and models

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 Additive Manufacturing Team:

As an additive manufacturing technician, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining polymer additive manufacturing equipment, producing prints to support the business. The role covers most of the additive manufacturing workflow, from the initial setup and calibration of the printer to monitoring the printing process and performing post-printing tasks. 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 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 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 , any 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 Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 3rd July 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.

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