Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Engineer!
Location: Towcester – Onsite
Salary: £41,336+ (depending on experience)
What You’ll Be Doing:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:
* Quality Assurance: Manage goods-inwards inspections, in-process checks, and final release testing while keeping all documentation accurate and up to date.
* Record Maintenance: Maintain essential manufacturing records, including risk assessments and chemical inventories, to support safe and compliant operations.
* Technical Problem-Solving: Lead Material Review Boards, review tooling, and provide expert input during design evaluations.
* Business Support: Assist with bids for standard products and manage calibration and asset processes to meet regulatory standards.
Your Skills and Experiences:
Essential:
* Proven Manufacturing Engineering experience with hands-on involvement in continuous improvement initiatives and production line troubleshooting.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and a fast learner, thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
* Solid understanding of quality assurance processes, including inspections, testing, and compliance with ISO standards.
* Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Proactive and solutions-focused, able to quickly identify issues and implement corrective actions.
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. Here’s what you can expect:
* Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, and a wide range of flexible health and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme and shopping discounts.
* Growth Opportunities: Be part of a growing team where you can develop your skills and make a real impact on our production operations.
* Inclusive Culture: Join a workplace that values diversity and empowers you to reach your full potential.
The Manufacturing Engineering Team:
Join our dedicated Manufacturing Engineering team at Towcester, where you will help shape efficient, high-quality production processes. Collaborate with senior engineers and production teams to troubleshoot challenges, contribute to tooling reviews, and drive process improvements. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Important Information:
Please note that 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 achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.
Closing Date: 17th February 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!