Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Hillend, Fife – Fully 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: Circa £45,500

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:

You will develop, implement and govern capable methods of manufacture, assembly, disassembly and repair (including method of verification) which can meet customer and business requirements for Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring compliance to design intent.

Core duties:

• You will be responsible for converting the Engineering Design intent into Manufacturing Engineering data (sometimes complex) for Operations use
• You will complete personal and team tasks using appropriate techniques
• You will contribute to the management of the Quality and SHE Systems, for Manufacturing Engineering processes and documentation e.g. calling up safe methods of working
• You will build effective internal and cross functional relationships in order to achieve overall Project requirements
• You will provide decision-making information by calculating production, labour, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements
• You will be responsible for the correct and efficient use of Lean Tools and Techniques (A3’s, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis etc.). This includes Be responsible for developing their depth and breadth of Manufacturing Engineering knowledge and skills
• You will act as a project focal point for discipline specific tasks ensuring best practices are adopted and embedded. This may involve developing processes within their sub-discipline by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing development methods and equipment by conferring with field specialists and technologists

Essential Skills:

• You will have professional knowledge of relevant Engineering standards (including SHE regulations)
• You will be experienced in performing route cause analysis and reporting on countermeasures
• You will hold HNC or equivalent qualification, alongside experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role or a Foundation degree with experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role
• You will have SAP experience
• You will be qualified to IPC 610 Class 3
• You will have knowledge of CAD conversation to SMT (Surface Mount Technology) machine programmes
• You will demonstrate good knowledge of Surface Mount Manufacturing processes

The Manufacturing & Engineering Team:

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will have significant involvement in key Manufacturing Engineering projects. You will use your knowledge and experience to guarantee delivery of Manufacturing Engineering outputs into Operations that ensure design intent can be met. The role holder will advise, coach and lead other team members as part of their daily responsibilities. Working in a cross functional environment can also provide the opportunity to exposure across the whole site and the wider business

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: 9th September 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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