Manufacturing Engineer FCAS Collaborative Environment

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer FCAS Collaborative Environment

Job Location: Warton – On site -We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £ 51,772+ DOE

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.

Role Description

This role supports the development and deployment of Digital Manufacturing Engineering toolsets that enable GCAP programme delivery. Working across Manufacturing Engineering, Enterprise IT, Edgewing and Air Digital Manufacturing teams, you will help develop digital manufacturing capabilities aligned to programme requirements and enterprise architecture. The successful candidate will contribute to the configuration, integration and deployment of digital manufacturing solutions across manufacturing engineering environments, while supporting tool adoption through effective stakeholder engagement and technical delivery. The role plays a key part in driving continuous improvement, ensuring digital manufacturing tools and processes effectively support current and future manufacturing engineering needs.

Core Duties

•Support the development and delivery of the Digital Manufacturing Engineering (ME) toolset strategy to enable GCAP programme delivery

•Work with delivery teams and stakeholders to develop digital manufacturing capabilities aligned to programme needs and enterprise digital architecture

•Collaborate with Enterprise IT, Edgewing, Air Digital Manufacturing Programme teams and Manufacturing Engineering stakeholders to support alignment of toolset plans and deployment activities

•Contribute to the development, configuration and deployment of integrated digital manufacturing solutions across manufacturing engineering environments

•Support the adoption and continuous improvement of digital manufacturing tools through effective stakeholder engagement, communication and technical delivery

Essential skills

•Good knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering processes and digital manufacturing environments

•Experience with Manufacturing Engineering toolsets such as process planning, CAM, digital factory simulation, PFMEA, DFM/DFMA and tooling design

•Ability to interpret operational requirements and support the development of digital solutions and system requirements

•Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills across engineering, IT and programme teams

•Experience working within complex engineering or manufacturing environments

•Ability to support technical problem solving, implementation activities and continuous improvement initiatives

The FCAS Manufacturing Engineering Collaborative Environment Team

The FCAS Manufacturing Engineering Collaborative Environment team, based at Warton, supports the development and delivery of digital manufacturing capabilities that enable GCAP programme delivery. Working across Manufacturing Engineering, Enterprise IT, Edgewing and Air Digital Manufacturing Programme teams, the team helps align digital toolsets, processes and deployment activities with programme requirements and enterprise architecture. The team contributes to the development, configuration and integration of digital manufacturing solutions across manufacturing engineering environments, supporting effective tool adoption, stakeholder collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance manufacturing engineering capability and support future programme needs.

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

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement

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 2nd October 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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