Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer!
Location: Towcester – Onsite
Salary: Starting at £41,336+ based on experience
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring product quality and driving operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include:
* Managing inspections at every stage to guarantee product quality, from goods-inwards to final release testing.
* Maintaining essential manufacturing records, including risk assessments and chemical inventories, to support safe operations.
* Leading technical problem-solving initiatives, including Material Review Boards and tooling reviews.
* Assisting with bids for standard products and managing calibration processes to ensure compliance with regulations.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering, with hands-on involvement in continuous improvement and production line troubleshooting.
* Strong problem-solving skills and a quick learner who thrives in a dynamic environment.
* Solid understanding of quality assurance processes, including compliance with ISO standards.
* Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, capable of managing multiple priorities.
* Proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to identify issues and implement corrective actions swiftly.
Desirable:
* HNC/HND or degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
Why Join Us?
At BAE Systems, we offer more than just a job; we provide a pathway to a fulfilling career. Our benefits include:
* Competitive pension scheme and employee share plans.
* Flexible health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and private health plans.
* Shopping discounts and eligibility for an annual incentive.
The Manufacturing Engineering Team:
Become a vital part of our Manufacturing Engineering team at Towcester, where you will help shape efficient, high-quality production processes. You will:
* Support the development and optimization of manufacturing processes.
* Perform in-process and factory acceptance inspections.
* Collaborate closely with senior engineers and production teams to tackle real-world challenges.
Our team is expanding, currently comprising five members across two shifts, with a new role opening as part of our recruitment drive. This is your chance to grow your career while making a significant impact on our production operations!
Why BAE Systems?
Here, you can truly make a difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to making our recruitment processes as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance, we encourage you to discuss potential reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Important Note: Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality and residency may affect your eligibility for certain positions. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 17th February 2026
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so don’t wait—submit your application as soon as possible!