35 manufacturing jobs found in Barrow-in-Furness

Description Job Title:    T Level Placement Engineering & Manufacturing Location:   Barrow Salary:  Please note, this placement is a learning opportunity and is unpaid.  What you’ll be doing : During your Industry Placement you will have the opportunity to learn more about BAE Systems, and the engineering and manufacturing work we do. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning from the classroom, and develop technical skills in the work place. This 30 – 45 day placement will include time at our training facilities and our on-site engineering environments, gaining experience by contributing to real projects. You’ll have an opportunity to work with our apprentices and employees, who will provide valuable insights into their roles and career journey. The placement will run between November 2026 and February 2027 and specific dates and times will be communicated if your application is successful.  Your skills and...

Job title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer – NC Programming Location: Warton or Samlesbury – This role is full-time onsite Salary: £49,400+ depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: Working to relevant project and business standards, carrying out modifications & improvements to Hard & Soft metal NC and /or CMM programs to required quality and timeframe Working to relevant project and business standards create new NC and/or CMM programs for Hard & Soft metal components to required quality and timeframe Providing Build Line Support and rectification for tape prove activities for any new or modified programs delivered Integrating and collaborating across multiple manufacturing teams to ensure aligned processes, consistent standards, and seamless delivery of programming support Your skills and experiences: Essential: Experience in machining principles and using current CAD/CAM systems. Have a good understanding of...

Description Job Title:   T Level Placement Engineering and Manufacturing Location:   Warton / Samlesbury –  Please note, your placement could be at either of these locations Salary:  Please note, this placement is a learning opportunity and is unpaid.  What you’ll be doing : During your Industry Placement you will have the opportunity to learn more about BAE Systems, and the engineering and manufacturing work we do. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your learning from the classroom, and develop technical skills in the work place. This 30 – 45 day placement will include time at our training facilities and our on-site engineering environments, gaining experience by contributing to real projects. You’ll have an opportunity to work with our apprentices and employees, who will provide valuable insights into their roles and career journey. The placement will run between October 2026 and February 2027 and specific dates and times...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager Location: Samlesbury, Onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £65,000 + depending on experience 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. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you’ll be doing: We have an opportunity within F‑35 Manufacturing Engineering , leading teams responsible for core process planning and tool design for UK manufacture and...

Job Title: Detail Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader Location: Samlesbury, Onsite – 5 days per week onsite Salary: £56,766+ (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. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you’ll be doing: You’ll lead day-to-day Manufacturing Engineering activities within the detail manufacturing business, providing co-ordination and clear technical direction to drive safe, efficient and consistent operational processes. You’ll also create and govern engineering documentation, support...

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Industrial Engineering Location: Samlesbury, Onsite – 5 days per week onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £49,400+ (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. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you’ll be doing: In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to improve manufacturing processes, enhance efficiency, and...

Job Title: Senior Detail Manufacturing Engineer Location: Samlesbury, onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £49,400+ depending on experience 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. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you’ll be doing: In this role, the successful candidate will provide hands-on , at‑elbow support to operations in a detail manufacturing environment, interpreting engineering data...

Job Title: Nuclear Capability Technical Specialist Location: Barrow-in-Furness – Onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive 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. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you’ll be doing: You will join a multi‑skilled team developing and assuring nuclear training that underpins nuclear safety. You’ll deliver strategic training goals, create and refine...

Job Title: Principal Application Configuration Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing You will be responsible for leading a workstream within the Application Configuration scope Influencing the coordination and delivery of both reactive support and proactive , user-facing initiatives across Business-Wide PLM and CAD tools for the SSNA programme Be a key user of the PLM-CAD Applications providing support and advice to users Drive improvements in the deployment and user experience of PLM–CAD applications, ensuring that process and data governance practices are being adhered to Contribute to the deployment of PLM-CAD capability improvements, supporting key deliverables of the NXGenDigital programme Support with the definition,...

Job Title: Senior Production Planning & Control Professional Location: Barrow-in-Furness. (Fulltime onsite) Salary: Starting from £42,215 (DOE) What you’ll be doing: Supporting the development and implementation of Production Planning and Control practices Promoting the sharing of specialist knowledge across the business and promoting continuous improvement Assisting in the deployment of training and risk assessments Managing and developing staff, including identifying development opportunities Building cross-functional relationships to achieve project requirements Identifying resource activities requirements and prioritising work affecting manufacture, fabrication or construction Your skills and experience: Essential: Extensive experience of Production Planning & control within a project environment Good understanding of...

Job Title: Senior Application Configuration Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £47,600 per annum depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing Supporting the coordination and delivery of both reactive support and proactive , user-facing initiatives across Business-Wide PLM and CAD tools for the SSNA programme Ensuring that all process and data governance practices are being adhered to by the User Community Be a key user of the PLM-CAD Applications, providing support and advice to users Drive improvements in the deployment and user experience of PLM–CAD applications, ensuring of optimal alignment between business needs and toolset capabilities Contribute to the deployment of PLM-CAD capability improvements and supporting key deliverables of the NXGen Digital programme Supporting...

Job Title: Business Analyst Manager Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: From £56,000 depending on skills & experience What you’ll be doing: Formally defining the scope and high-level requirements for project deliverables in both Waterfall and Agile environments Working across multiple stakeholders defining requirements for Large to complex project change and utilising methods, tools, techniques; selecting appropriately from plan-driven/predictive approaches or more adaptive (iterative and agile) approaches Investigating operational requirements, problems, and opportunities, seeking effective business solutions through improvements in automated and non-automated components of new or changed processes: and ensuring requirements are in line with the strategic roadmap, driving a joint business objective across...

Job Advert Job Title: Continuous Improvement Lead – cross-class Location: Barrow-in-Furness. (full time on site) Salary: From £47,271 depending on experience What you’ll be doing: Responsible for the successful delivery of programmes/projects with measurable benefits to the business, often with the cost of the change programmes paid for through anticipated benefits to the cost accounts Assisting in the development of capability training, coaching and mentoring for the wider team/programme in Tools, Techniques and best practice Ensuring viable and sustainable solutions are developed that consider process, systems, and people dynamics Building and managing project plans capable of delivering the required results in a timely manner; Regular engagement with senior leaders to ensure effective prioritisation against strategic objectives To govern project delivery against applicable Operational Frameworks Delivery of Productive Utilisation...

Job Title: Operations Leader – (Steelwork/Welding/Caulking) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (On-site) Salary: £47,271+ depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing : Establishing a Network amongst the Engineering & Build Functions Review, influence, challenge and endorse the SSNA Build Strategy towards an 18-month drumbeat Influencing/Reviewing & Endorsing the SSNA Design Working to Engineering Documentation such as TDI’s (Technical Department Instructions) Reviewing Workmanship Standards and Manufacturing Instructions Attending MAIT/MAT Meetings, DSUMs Engaging with Wider Stakeholders to mitigate any Steelwork/Welding/Caulking concerns striving towards workable right first time arrangements/solutions Identifying any jigs, rigs, fixtures and tooling requirements Instill Quality and Design for Safety practices Your skills and experiences: Essential: Practical experience in Steelwork/Welding or Caulking (trade...

Job Title: Principal Signatures Engineer (Non-Acoustics) Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite). We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: circa £50,000 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing Lead the development of the Stealth Engineering Above Water Signatures capability Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design low-signature equipment and systems Helping define technical requirements, test methods, and approval criteria Reviewing design documents to confirm that above water signature requirements are met Leading modelling efforts for radar, infrared, visual, and RF signatures using custom and commercial tools Developing testing methodologies to confirm signature performance Managing research with internal teams and university partners Improving stealth features on in-service submarines Your skills and...

Job Title: Senior Structural Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role Salary: Competitive What you’ll be doing: Conducting analysis and design of complex structures in accordance with Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards to support Submarine construction You will apply your expertise in regulations and requirements that extend beyond those used within BAE Systems, including LOLER, Codes of Compliance, Weld Specifications, and Geometric Tolerance Proficient in computer based analytical methods, including finite element analysis , CAD modelling and interpreting engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame) Providing support for the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation of Submarine structures, modules and components Contributing in a fast-paced environment by applying knowledge of facility and...

Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role Salary: Competitive What you’ll be doing: Design and analysis of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build with FEA and classical calculation analysis You will apply your expertise in regulations and requirements that extend beyond those used within BAE Systems, including LOLER, Codes of Compliance, Weld Specifications, and Geometric Tolerance Responsible for interpreting data within computer based analytical techniques including finite element analysis , CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame) Supporting the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of Submarine Structures Supporting production of concept drawings, layouts, and...

Job Title: Principal Structural Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness – we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £60,000 What you’ll be doing: Analysis and Design of complex steel structures utilising Eurocodes, British Standards and BAE standards, to support submarine build You will utilise your knowledge of specific regulations & requirements beyond that used within BAE Systems i.e., LOLER, codes of compliance, weld specifications, geometric tolerance Competent in computer based analytical techniques including finite element analysis , CAD modelling and engineering schematics (Abaqus, S-Frame) Supporting the manufacturing, assembly, lifting, handling, and installation processes of Submarine Structures, Modules and Components Supporting towards production of concept drawings, layouts, and other technical outputs consistent with...

Job Title: Construction Project Manager Location: Warton/Samlesbury, Onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £42,850+ (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. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you’ll be doing: You’ll support senior project managers across every project phase, working to the RIBA Plan of Work and ensuring activity aligns with company and departmental quality procedures....

Description 15 – 19 June 2026 Work Experience students taking part in the BAE Systems programme for 2026 at Samlesbury will spend a week at the ASK (Academy of Skills and Knowledge) gaining knowledge about the Air sector through a range of project focused tasks delivered by different functions and focused around the engineering lifecycle (e.g. Project Management, Manufacturing, Supply Chain etc). Teams will deliver functional based tasks, alongside delivering presentations on their work within the Air sector. As well as meeting industry experts, there will be ample opportunity to connect and network with current apprentices.  As well as functional based projects, the students will take part in additional engagement activities such as site tours, interview workshops and an Early Careers networking session.   Applications to close approximately 8 weeks before the programme begins. However, they may close earlier if high volumes of applications are received – we...