Lean Process Engineer

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 leading improvement projects, solve complex operational 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.
• Leading Lean projects from identification through to implementation and benefits realisation.
• Analysing manufacturing 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.
• Managing a 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
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and drive organisational alignment. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, engage, and constructively challenge individuals at all levels of the organisation
• Strong working knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools
• Proficient in data analysis and process mapping tools
• Strong project management and facilitation skills, with the ability to effectively manage multiple 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, SHE and 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 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.

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.

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