Lean Process Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 27, 2026. BAE Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Lean Process Engineer
Location: Samlesbury - Full time on site with flexibility
Salary: £52,161+ depending on skills and experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
What you’ll be doing :
As a Lean Process Engineer, you will play a key role in improving F-35 manufacturing performance. You will be responsible for leadingimprovement projects, solve complexoperational challenges, and work alongside other functions to deliver sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity.
Core duties:
- Continuous improvement activities across the F-35 programme, working with operational teams to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste and improve business performance.
- LeadingLean projects from identification through to implementation and benefits realisation.
- Analysingmanufacturing and business processes to identify improvement opportunities, Introducing and embedding new ways of working across operational areas, ensuring they are sustainable
- Coaching and mentoring employees in Lean principles, problem-solving techniques and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Managinga diverse portfolio of improvement projects aligned to programme priorities
Skill and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in a production manufacturing role responsible for driving process improvements that resulted in measurable productivity gains and cost reductions
- Provenability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and drive organisational alignment. Strongstakeholder managementskills, with the ability to influence, engage, and constructively challengeindividualsat all levels of the organisation
- Strongworking knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools
- Proficient in data analysisand process mapping tools
- Strong project managementand facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively managemultiple projects, competing priorities, and deadlines simultaneously while ensuring successful delivery of objectives
The F-35 Continuous Improvement team:
The F-35 Continuous Improvement team operates in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment where team members work closely together to share knowledge, support one another and deliver improvements across the programme. Collaboration extends beyond the CI team, with regular engagement across Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Programme, SHEand Functional teams to identify opportunities and deliver meaningful business change.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidenceand be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strongsense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export controlrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the rolesyou are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicantsmustas a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicantsmusttypically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Closing Date: 10th November 2026
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.