Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly Build Line Philosophy

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly Build Philosophy

Job Location: Warton – Hybrid – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £ 44,907 + DOE

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role Description

This role sits within the FCAS Manufacturing Engineering team and is focused on developing and maturing the assembly build philosophy for the GCAP airframe platform. The successful candidate will assess project and technical requirements, evaluate assembly manufacturing processes, and conduct tolerance analysis to support manufacturing approach decisions.

Working closely with design, manufacturing technology and producibility teams, the role will monitor evolving design data to understand impacts on assembly methods and facilities. The position also provides technical input into project standards and supports assembly trade studies to ensure efficient, manufacturable and robust assembly solutions throughout the programme lifecycle.

Core Duties

•Collate and develop understanding of project and technical requirements that will shape the airframe assembly build philosophy

•Evaluate, select and where required assist development of the assembly manufacturing processes for the core platform. Conduct tolerance analysis where required to support these evaluations

•Monitoring GCAP platform design data as it matures to assess impact on assembly build philosophy and facility impacts

•Providing technical input into the definition of project standards and assess their impact the overall assembly build philosophy

•When required, support the Assembly Producibility team in conducting various assembly trade studies

Essential skills

•Applicant to hold a minimum HNC qualification and / or completed a recognised Craft / Technician apprenticeship

•Experience of interpreting engineering data including 3D CAD Models, 2D Drawings, R Specs and processes

•Must have excellent team working skills and be comfortable working in a rapidly changing early project lifecycle environment which can be challenging and exciting

•Prepared to apply for enhanced security clearances

The Assembly Build Philosophy Team

You’ll join the Assembly Build Philosophy team, a specialist team of seven engineers within the wider FCAS Manufacturing Engineering organisation, which currently comprises around 32 people and continues to grow. The team is responsible for defining how the GCAP aircraft could be assembled, exploring manufacturing approaches, emerging technologies and build strategies that will support the future aircraft programme.

Working at the early stages of aircraft design and development, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Manufacturing Engineering, Airframe Design, Structures and Materials, as well as international partners in the UK, Japan and Italy. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the manufacturing vision for a next-generation international combat air programme while working on a diverse range of technically challenging projects.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement

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 1st October 2026

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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