Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager at BAE Systems

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

60500.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Regulated Environment, People Management, Strategy Delivery, Project Execution, Process Development, Technical Knowledge, Document Management

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Onsite) Salary: £60,500+ depending on skills and experience plus car allowance and bonus What you’ll be doing : Ensure all maintenance and engineering activities on critical infrastructure comply with legislation and internal policies Oversee lifecycle management of infrastructure assets, identifying and coordinating required resources Approve Through Life Management Plans (TLMP) alongside Site Engineering Lead Root Cause Analysis workshops and drive improvement plans Monitor and mitigate TMLP actions for critical infrastructure Develop and prioritise investment plans (IBP / Asset Risk Score) Manage critical spares strategies to maximise availability and relevance Champion Operational Excellence principles (e.g., DSUM, Escalations, Lever Tree) Your skills and experiences: HNC or higher (preferred) Proven leadership in a complex, highly regulated environment Experience as a middle manager within a similarly sized organisation Knowledge of processes relating to site regulations and lifecycle management (LCM / TLMP) Experience in people management, strategy delivery and project execution Background in developing and implementing new processes in complex environments Technical knowledge relevant to the operational area Competent in document and records management throughout their lifecycle 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 team: Our team ensures the site’s infrastructure consistently supports operations across the full product lifecycle. We deliver capability and repair solutions that meet safety, quality, cost and delivery requirements while staying aligned with design intent. We work closely with Facility General Managers to forecast demand and plan facility utilisation, enabling informed decisions on maintenance and investment. We also coordinate integrated plans that align production schedules, maintenance activities and major projects to minimise disruption. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 31st 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. #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance of maintenance and engineering activities with legislation and internal policies. Oversee lifecycle management of infrastructure assets and lead improvement plans.