Principal Manufacuring Engineer - Manufacturing Systems in London

Job Title:
ME4Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Manufacturing Systems
Location:
Glasgow, Govan – Onsite full time
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please
speak
to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Referral Scheme:
£1,000
Grade:
GG11
You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line
manager
to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.
We know there may be
exceptional
individual
circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line
manager .
If you don’t feel you can talk to your line
manager , you can contact your HRBP.
PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line
manager
regarding your application for this opportunity.
Job Description:
As a Principal Manufacturing Engineer, you will act as a technical authority, supporting and mentoring manufacturing engineers in the delivery of systems that create real business value, directly contributing to the success of the
Type
26 (T26) programme and future shipbuilding projects. This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with colleagues across Operations, IT, and other key functions to deliver integrated digital solutions that enable world class ship manufacturing.
Acting as Test
Manager
for Manufacturing Execution System (MES), you will
own
the end-to-end test process, ensuring clear governance, and overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of all work packages.
Core duties:
You will provide technical
leadership
and mentoring to manufacturing engineers, fostering capability growth across the team
You will drive the development, integration, and utilisation of data sets from manufacturing systems to enable insight-led
decision
making and process optimisation
You will drive and support the manufacturing systems requirements lifecycle, working with cross-functional teams to deliver tactical projects and MES work packages that meet stakeholder needs
You will perform root cause
analysis
of manufacturing system issues and drive effective, timely resolutions to sustain operational performance
You will
champion
continuous improvement in digital manufacturing capability, processes, and data governance
You will support the Manufacturing Engineering
Manager
in shaping strategy and exercising Product
Owner
DOA (Delegation of Authority) for manufacturing systems and related
initiatives
Essential Skills:
You will have sound engineering knowledge – demonstrable via formal qualifications and experience
You will be experienced in Digital Systems such as Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Enterprise Resource
Management
(ERM), NC Programming, Product Lifecycle
Management
(PLM), 2D and 3D CAD/CAM
principles
You will showcase experience
leading
and coordinating tasks to deliver high-quality outcomes within agreed timelines, this will be demonstrated through your technical
leadership
The Manufacturing Engineering Systems Team:
The Manufacturing Systems Team is at the forefront of driving digital transformation within BAE Systems Naval Ships. We identify, test, and deliver innovative manufacturing systems including our flagship programme, Digital Shipbuilder that enhance efficiency and capability across our operations.
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 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:
9th October 2026
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