Manufacturing Engineer
BAE Systems
Manufacturing Engineer
£42132
BAE Systems, Smith's Green, Cheshire East
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: ac06149a53d543eba415fd9e83205763
Full Job Description
- Ensuring manufacturing processes are carried out safely by identifying and understanding process risks and implementing the necessary controls to ensure process risks are As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)
- Refining the manufacturing processes to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specification and business priorities
- Supporting resolution of any manufacturing issues that arise, to ensure interruptions in production are resolved in a safe manner with minimal down time
- Driving and supporting targeted Continuous Improvement activities, through continually improving processes in area of responsibility to achieve business effectivity goals and cost of quality reduction targets
- Liaising with the site Safety/COMAH team to develop and maintain manufacturing High Hazard Safe Systems of Work, including various Process Risk Assessments, and Standard Operating Procedures
- Initiating and managing Engineering Change Control, As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be pivotal in ensuring all manufacturing processes within your Area of Responsibility are carried out safely and efficiently. Leading targeted Continuous Improvement activities, you'll enhance processes to achieve our business goals and reduce costs. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in high-volume product manufacturing.
- Qualification in an engineering discipline (Science or Engineering degree, HNC or HND) or time served in an Engineering discipline
- Exposure to a medium/high volume manufacturing environment
- Capable of producing written/visual instructions i.e. SOP's, RA's
- Experience with carrying out fault diagnosis on production machinery and equipment
- Proficient in interrogating plant/equipment and product technical specifications and drawings
- Ability to support manufacturing schedule adherence
- Possession of an IOSH Managing Safely certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, or a willingness to work towards
Why BAE Systems?
We provide excellent development and progression prospects, including support for additional qualifications. Reporting to the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll join a dynamic environment that values innovation and excellence. You'll collaborate closely with experienced professionals and external suppliers, contributing to a highly skilled team.
Desirable:
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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also 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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.