Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Description

Job title: Graduate Air Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Warton/Samlesbury (Lancashire). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-5 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus

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.

Role description

Within the Manufacturing Engineering function, you will play a key role in bridging the gap between design and production, ensuring products can be manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards. Working across a range of programmes, you will contribute to the development of manufacturing capabilities, support the introduction of new products and technologies, and help optimise production performance. You will work closely with a variety of stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement, enhance manufacturing effectiveness, and support the successful delivery of products throughout the production lifecycle.

Core duties

• Support aircraft manufacturing and assembly by developing and improving production processes, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Ensure all activities comply with aerospace regulatory, airworthiness, safety, and quality requirements.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, production, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver manufacturable solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects using Lean principles to enhance safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Support the development and validation of tooling, equipment, and production methods, while analysing performance data and reporting improvement opportunities.

The Air Team

We have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate across the globe, supporting design, production, and provision of aircraft including Typhoon, F-35 and Tempest.

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 confidence and 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 strong sense 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 control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities 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 National Security Vetting where applicants must typically 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.

Qualification requirements

As a minimum requirement you must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Manufacturing Systems / Technology Engineering Management, Manufacturing Management / Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering (Manufacturing bias), Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing bias).

Start date: 6th September 2027 Length of contract: Permanent contract