Senior Manufacturing Development Engineer

Job Title Senior Manufacturing Development Engineer

Location Samlesbury (Full-time on site with some flexibility of hybrid)

Salary £47, depending on skills and experience

What you\’ll be doing

• Planning, conducting, and supervising process development activities both internally and with partner organisations
• Collaborative work with the materials specialists in the team in development of current and emerging AM materials into viable production solutions
• Developing future AM materials & processes to expand their capabilities and performance
• Underpinning technology development with critical analysis to derive the benefit analysis for adoption
• Developing our strategy for AM technology to ensure we stay at the forefront of advanced manufacturing solutions. Outlining our needs, intent and route to production readiness for our platforms.
• Supporting related Governance activities including creation and maintenance of process control documentation in conjunction with colleagues in materials
• Providing effective project management to ensure efficient planning and delivery of programmes and technology solutions in time and to budget

Your skills and experiences

Essential:

• Knowledge and Experience in polymeric Additive Manufacturing and/or experience in development of new materials & processes for advanced airframe requirements
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the theory, principles & applicability of manufacturing, materials, properties, and processes
• Experience in engaging differing operational, functional & discipline areas to collaborate and achieve desired goals
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to apply engineering & scientific techniques to deliver innovative solutions
• Good written & verbal communication skills in producing project proposals, requests for tests, technical reports, specifications, etc.
• Experience in engaging with external partners and suppliers in a collaborative environment

Desirable:

• Degree in a related engineering or science-based subject or equivalent relevant experience
• CAD & modelling software literate
• Experience in delivering development proposals and projects

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 Detail Product Technologies Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Engineer specialising in development of Polymeric and other nonmetallic Additive Manufacturing processes. This role will be primarily based at Samlesbury working as part of the Detail Products & Advanced Machining Technology Group within the FalconWork business.

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.

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 24th 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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