Manufacturing Process Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026. BAE Systems scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer
Location: Glascoed - onsite
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speakto your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary: £45,516 dependant on skills & 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.
Job Description:
As a Process Engineer, you will develop and optimise manufacturing processes in line with engineering plans and budgets, ensuring solutions are robust, cost-effective, and meet customer expectations. You will apply industry-standard controlssuch as Lean principles, Process ControlPlans, and PFMEA to maintain process stability, while supporting automated systems. The roleincludes specifying, installing, and qualifying equipment in collaboration with suppliers, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You will coordinate development activities, manageprocess data within PLM systems, and support projects through reviews, capability studies, and Safe Systems of Work, while effectively communicating process performance and KPIsto stakeholders.
Core duties:
- You will develop and optimise manufacturing processes that are robust, cost-effective, timely, and customer-focused
- Ensure process compliance through Lean principles, controlplans, PFMEAs, automation, and visual management
- Specify, qualify, and install new equipment, ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and supplier coordination
- You will leadprocess development activities, generating data to support manufacturing technologies, materials, and equipment
- Ensure you manageprocess documentation, capability studies, KPIs, and safe working practices through PLM systems
Essential Skills:
- Minimum HNC/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification
- Technical and manufacturing background, demonstrate initiative, and be able to work effectively under pressure
- Prioritise a constantly varying workload while maintaining high quality standards and meeting deadlines
- Experience in materials processing in hazardous environments
The Warhead Development Team:
Integrated within the Warhead Development team, supporting programme delivery by ensuring engineering development activities are effectively planned, estimated, and risk-managed. Based primarily at BAE Systems Land UK, Glascoed, working with the Portfolio Managerand Engineering Manager, with travel to customer, manufacturing, testing, and evaluation sites.
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: 19th 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.