Job Title:
Manufacturing Technology Engineer
Location:
Barrow-in-Furness. Full time on site
Salary:
Circa £45,000 depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
Support and deliver Manufacturing Technology projects throughout their full lifecycle including performing initial research and market scans, proof of concepts, pilots and full implementation projects
Work collectively in a team, developing and implementing projects to improve the Submarines programme.
Liaise with and
manage
internal and external stakeholders such as inter-business teams, BAE sectors including Group and suppliers
Apply problem solving techniques to progress technology solutions to improve Manufacturing & Construction processes
Produce and review Manufacturing Technology documents to support the projects through their lifecycle and ensure they are stored appropriately
Develop and support business justifications to implement new and replacement technologies into Manufacturing Production areas and develop the Cost Benefit from doing so
Develop and support technology road maps
Your skills and experiences:
Essential
Level 4 Qualification in a related subject or equivalent experience
Welding and/or Fabrication experience and knowledge in heavy industry
Experience in process improvements
Experience engaging with cross functional teams & external stakeholders
Knowledge of Technology Readiness Level (TRL)
Desirable
Experience of developing business cases or justifications
Knowledge of the Catapult network
Experience of Research & Development activities
Benefits
As well as a
competitive
pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Manufacturing Technology team
Submarines Manufacturing Technology is dedicated to advancing and integrating
cutting-edge
technologies that enhance manufacturing and construction processes across all submarine programs. Our team collaborates closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, IM&T, BAE sectors, and industry partners. This collaborative approach provides a unique opportunity to contribute to diverse projects, allowing you to deepen your
expertise
in manufacturing, construction, and the intricate relationships between functions that drive project success.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder
etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please
speak
to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
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:
26th November 2025
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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