Manufacturing Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 19, 2026. BAE Systems scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Sheffield - Hybrid, 4 days onsite per week
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speakto your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £48,663+ 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.
Job Description:
Join BAE Systems’ Manufacturing Engineering team and play a key role in shaping how advanced products are built, improved and delivered. Working at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, you will support the development, optimisation and introduction of manufacturing processes, equipment and technologies that enhance safety, quality, efficiency and performance across multi-faceted engineering programmes.
This is an opportunity to work on innovative projects that support the future of aerospace and defence manufacturing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across the business. You’ll gain exposure to new products, emerging technologies and continuous improvement strategies, with excellent opportunities to broaden your technical experience, influence manufacturing strategy and contribute to the successful delivery of critical capabilities for BAE Systems.
Core duties:
- Define, develop and maintain robust manufacturing processes that ensure safe, efficient and compliant product delivery
- Create and update work instructions, process specifications, routings and operating procedures to support production activities
- Resolve manufacturing and technical issues quickly, working closely with production teams to minimise disruption
- Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve quality, reliability and operational performance
- Identify and deliver process improvements that enhance safety, quality, delivery schedules and cost effectiveness
- Support new product introduction, capacity planning and the implementation of manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixtures into production environments
Essential Skills:
- Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and industrialisation activities within a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrable experience developing, implementing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance operational performance
- Experience creating, maintaining and updating manufacturing documentation, including work instructions and process specifications
- Knowledge of structured problem-solving and root cause analysistechniques to support effective issue resolution
- Understanding of manufacturing risk assessment and hazard identification, with experience engaging stakeholders across multiple functions and disciplines
The Manufacturing Engineering Department:
Supporting the delivery of advanced aerospace and defence programmes, this team is at the heart of manufacturing innovation and continuous improvement. They develop and optimise manufacturing processes, introduce new products and technologies, and drive improvements in safety, quality, efficiency and performance, helping BAE Systems deliver world-class capabilities to its customers.
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: 2nd 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.