Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Manufacturing Technology in Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria

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Job Title: Manufacturing Technology Engineer



Location: Barrow-in-Furness. Full time on site



Salary: Circa £45,000 depending on experience



What you’ll be doing:



Support and deliver Manufacturing Technology projects throughout their full lifecycle including performing initial research and market scans, proof of concepts, pilots and full implementation projects



Work collectively in a team, developing and implementing projects to improve the Submarines programme.



Liaise with and manage internal and external stakeholders such as inter-business teams, BAE sectors including Group and suppliers



Apply problem solving techniques to progress technology solutions to improve Manufacturing & Construction processes



Produce and review Manufacturing Technology documents to support the projects through their lifecycle and ensure they are stored appropriately



Develop and support business justifications to implement new and replacement technologies into Manufacturing Production areas and develop the Cost Benefit from doing so



Develop and support technology road maps



Your skills and experiences:



Essential



Level 4 Qualification in a related subject or equivalent experience



Welding and/or Fabrication experience and knowledge in heavy industry



Experience in process improvements



Experience engaging with cross functional teams & external stakeholders



Knowledge of Technology Readiness Level (TRL)



Desirable



Experience of developing business cases or justifications



Knowledge of the Catapult network



Experience of Research & Development activities



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 Manufacturing Technology team



Submarines Manufacturing Technology is dedicated to advancing and integrating cutting-edge technologies that enhance manufacturing and construction processes across all submarine programs. Our team collaborates closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, IM&T, BAE sectors, and industry partners. This collaborative approach provides a unique opportunity to contribute to diverse projects, allowing you to deepen your expertise in manufacturing, construction, and the intricate relationships between functions that drive project success.



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 nationality, 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: 26th November 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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