Senior Detail Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Detail Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Samlesbury, onsite

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £49,400+ depending on 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:

In this role, the successful candidate will provide hands-on, at‑elbow support to operations in a detail manufacturing environment, interpreting engineering data and offering guidance to operators and supervisors across a range of processes. They will produce, review, and maintain key engineering documentation, including plannings, Process Control Documents (PCDs), Local Control Documents (LCDs), and Standard Operations (SOs). The role involves investigating process failures, performing structured root-cause analysis, and supporting the implementation of corrective actions, as well as managing responses to Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) to ensure timely and effective resolution. The candidate will help maintain process governance, adherence to standards and controls, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing process stability, efficiency, and reducing waste or variation. Additionally, they will manage their own workload while supporting the wider team in delivering high-quality, consistent manufacturing outcomes.

Core duties:

• Relevant Manufacturing Engineering Qualification – Hold a recognised qualification such as HNC, Higher, or Degree, complemented by substantial practical experience in a complex manufacturing environment
• Proven Manufacturing Engineering Experience – Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally within metals processing or other complex production operations, demonstrating hands-on expertise and problem-solving capability
• Systems and Process Knowledge – Experienced in using SAP CAM and/or Shop Floor Manager (SFM), including Non-Conformance Management (NCM) modules, to drive process compliance, traceability, and efficiency
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills – Able to collaborate effectively across multi-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate technical information clearly in a dynamic production setting
• Technical Documentation Expertise – Skilled in interpreting and working to engineering documentation, instructions, and specifications to ensure accuracy, compliance, and high-quality outputs

The Details Manufacturing Engineering Build Line Support Team:

Join the Details Manufacturing Engineering Build Line Support Team within Air Operations, a technically advanced manufacturing centre specialising in complex aerospace production. In this dynamic and interactive role, you’ll support aircraft fabrication through hot form and SPF processes, working alongside experienced engineers and contributing directly to the delivery of high-quality, reliable aircraft components. This is a varied and hands-on opportunity to develop your skills, tackle challenging engineering problems, and be part of a team that drives innovation and excellence in aerospace manufacturing.

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: 24th March 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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