This job is with BAE Systems, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Radway Green Salary: £42,132 What you’ll be doing: Ensuring manufacturing processes are carried out safely by identifying and understanding process risks and implementing the necessary controls to ensure process risks are As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) Refining the manufacturing processes to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification and business priorities Supporting resolution of any manufacturing issues that arise, to ensure interruptions in production are resolved in a safe manner with minimal down time Driving and supporting targeted Continuous Improvement activities, through continually improving processes in area of responsibility to achieve business effectivity goals and cost of quality reduction targets Liaising with the site Safety/COMAH team to develop and maintain manufacturing High Hazard Safe Systems of Work, including various Process Risk Assessments, and Standard Operating Procedures Driving & Supporting Capital Expenditure & Business Critical projects by producing Technical Specifications(TRS) for new/replacement equipment, carrying out Factory Acceptance and Installed Article Testing(FAT, IAT), and carry out Trials and Commissioning on process equipment. Your skills and experiences: Essential: Qualification in an engineering discipline (Science or Engineering degree, HNC or HND) or time served in an Engineering discipline Exposure to a medium/high volume manufacturing environment and ability to support manufacturing schedule adherence Capability to produce written/visual instructions i.e. SOP’s, RA’s and have experience with carrying out fault diagnosis on production machinery and equipment Proficient in interrogating plant/equipment and product technical specifications and drawings Desirable: Possession of an IOSH Managing Safely certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or a willingness to work towards Experience of sourcing, purchasing and installing manufacturing equipment, ideally experience as project lead, either individually, or part of a team Benefits: You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Manufacturing team: As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be pivotal in ensuring all manufacturing processes within your Area of Responsibility are carried out safely and efficiently. Leading targeted Continuous Improvement activities, you’ll enhance processes to achieve our business goals and reduce costs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in high-volume product manufacturing. We provide excellent development and progression prospects, including support for additional qualifications. Reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence. You’ll collaborate closely with experienced professionals and external suppliers, contributing to a highly skilled team. 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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ individuals. We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation. Closing Date: 31st October 2024 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.