Job Description

Job Title: Principal Manufacturing Technology 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 50,000 depending on skills and experience
What you'll be doing

• Lead and support with complex Manufacturing Technology projects throughout their full lifecycle including performing initial research and market scans, proof of concepts, pilots and full implementation projects
• Work collectively in a team, developing and implementing projects to improve the Submarines programme, supporting, developing and leading team members as required
• Liaise with and manage internal and external stakeholders such as inter-business teams, BAE sectors including Group and suppliers
• Apply problem solving techniques to progress technology solutions to improve Manufacturing and Construction processes
• Produce and review Manufacturing Technology documents to support the projects through their lifecycle and ensure they are stored appropriately
• Develop and support business justifications to implement new and replacement technologies into Manufacturing Production areas and develop the Cost Benefit from doing so
• Develop and support technology road maps

Your skills and experiences
Essential

• Level 4 Qualification in a related subject or equivalent experience
• Heavy Manufacturing experience and knowledge, in particular within Welding or similar disciplines
• Experience in leading process improvements, changes into an organisation and developing business cases or justifications
• Experience of engaging with cross functional teams and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the Catapult network
• Experience of Research & Development activities

Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Manufacturing Technology team
Within the team, we are dedicated to advancing and integrating cutting-edge technologies that enhance manufacturing and construction processes across all submarine programs. Our team collaborates closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, IT, BAE sectors and industry partners. This collaborative approach provides a unique opportunity to contribute to diverse projects, allowing you to deepen your expertise in manufacturing, construction, and the intricate relationships between functions that drive project success.
Why BAE Systems?
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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.
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 13th October 2025
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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