Manufacturing Engineer – Surface Treatments
Location: BAE Systems, Washington, Sunderland (1 Radial Park Road, NE37 1PA)
Contract Type: 24-Month Contract | Full-Time | On-Site
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:45pm | Friday: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Pay Rates:
£28/hour PAYE + Holiday Pay
£36.61/hour Umbrella
Morson is currently recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer with surface treatments experience for BAE Systems’ site in Washington, Sunderland. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised defence leader and play a key role in producing mission-critical ammunition components within the Heavy Munitions division.
About the Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer within the heavy bombing payload site, you’ll take ownership of surface treatment, paint finishing, and powder coating processes. You’ll drive continuous improvement, support the introduction of new products, and ensure production consistently meets BAE Systems’ high standards for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead surface treatment operations for current and new product lines
Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work, SOPs, PFMEAs, and risk assessments
Represent Manufacturing Engineering at daily operational reviews (SQCDP)
Deliver safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes with a target OEE >85%
Support the design for manufacturing (DfM) process for new products
Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
Resolve quality issues using practical problem-solving and root cause analysis
Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Safety, Quality, Engineering, Procurement
Support capital projects and tooling requirements with proper technical justifications
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Background in surface treatments, powder coating, or paint finishing
Engineering degree or relevant hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment
NEBOSH/IOSH certified or working towards
Strong knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement tools
Confident communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Desirable:
Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt
Experience in a highly regulated sector (defence, aerospace, etc.)
Familiarity with SAP, Teamcenter, and other production systems