Principal Manufacturing Engineer
Client: BAE Systems
Location: Barrow in Furness
Hourly Rate: £42 PAYE or £55.42 Umbrella
Working Arrangements: Team currently working 2 days on site
About the Role
BAE Systems is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to join our Supply Chain Resilience team. You will assess and enhance supplier capabilities within the Barrow Capability, Capacity and Resilience (BCCR) Programme, supporting accelerated production and key milestones for the SSNA build programme.
Key Responsibilities
1. Act as a manufacturing expert, supporting the Supply Chain Resilience Team and suppliers.
2. Conduct manufacturing readiness assessments, including:
1. Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL)
2. Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DfMA)
3. Facilities, Equipment & Tooling
4. Make vs. Buy decisions
3. Support suppliers in developing optimisation plans and validating improvements.
4. Monitor long-term plans to sustain production rates and ensure safety and environmental standards.
What We’re Looking For
1. Background in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or similar.
2. Experience in lean production, optimising product flow, and continuous improvement.
3. Knowledge of Supply Chain operations and Project Management tools.
4. STEM degree preferred but not essential.
Please note that you will have to go through full SC Clearance.
If you would like to be considered for this role please don't hesitate to click apply or call Daniel McShane on 0161 694 9191 for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr