Overview
Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Babcock International Group
Location: Bristol, Newbury, or Warrington + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Role Type: Full time / Permanent | Role ID: SF65801 | Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits
Shape the Future of Engineering Excellence. Cavendish Nuclear is part of Babcock International Group, and this role places you at the heart of a major defence programme at our Bristol, Newbury (Berkshire), or Warrington (Cheshire) site.
The role
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will work at the heart of a major defence programme, shaping manufacturing strategies from the earliest design stages to drive innovation, efficiency, and impact across the business.
Day-to-day responsibilities
* Collaborate with design teams from the earliest stages to embed manufacturability into product designs, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, delivery, and lead-time requirements.
* Define and document manufacturing processes, including equipment selection, workflow design, and quality control procedures.
* Identify and resolve potential production challenges such as bottlenecks, material constraints, or process inefficiencies through proactive analysis and problem-solving.
* Partner with cross-functional teams, including design and quality, to deliver a seamless and efficient manufacturing process.
This is a full-time role based at our Bristol, Newbury, or Warrington site, with hybrid working patterns available – typically 2–3 days in the office. Travel to other Cavendish Nuclear hubs and client sites is expected 1–2 times per quarter.
Essential experience
* Demonstrated expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies
* Hands-on experience in design for manufacturability, ideally from the early stages of the production lifecycle
* Proven success in introducing new products into manufacturing environments
* Background in highly regulated or high-volume manufacturing sectors
* Strong ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines to drive efficient production outcomes
Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
What We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance
* Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
* Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
* Employee share scheme
* Employee shopping savings portal
* Payment of Professional Fees
* Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
* Holiday Trading and Be Kind Day benefits
* Development opportunities and wellbeing support
Closing date
01/10/2025
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”. We’re committed to an inclusive culture and flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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