Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Graduate Air Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Warton / Samlesbury (Lancashire)

Start Date: 8th September 2025

BAE Systems offers a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. However, on the Graduate Programme, you are expected to attend your site 3-4 days per week. The specific arrangements will be outlined by your line manager.

Come and join us in BAE Systems Air. We have a proud heritage in the development, manufacture, upgrade, and support of world-leading combat and fast jet trainer aircraft. We operate globally to support our customers across the whole life cycle of the air sector – from design, development, and production, through to provision of aircraft, training, support, and maintenance.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and empowers you to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What you will be doing

Manufacturing Engineering is integral to BAE Systems Air, and our engineers play a central role in ensuring the delivery of projects to schedule, cost, and customer expectations. They provide a high standard of technical support and production expertise across a wide range of manufacturing technologies, influencing the generation of the Design data set and enabling its conversion into excellent, cost-effective products. Our engineers are involved in all phases of the project life cycle, from new business, design through development, manufacturing, and in-service support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring continuous product and process improvement by providing alternative and innovative manufacturing solutions and developing effective manufacturing methods.
• Providing Jig & Tool Designs that are fit for purpose, encompassing design definitions, interchangeability, and safety within cost constraints.
• Preparing NC and CMM programs, instructions, and planning sheets using current CAD/CAM systems.
• Ensuring the original design intent is met in the finished product by translating design information into repeatable processes.

Skills

As a minimum requirement, you will need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems/Technology Engineering Management, Manufacturing Management/Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering (Manufacturing bias), or Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing bias).

Opportunities for Growth and Development: We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities for diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities to engage in various projects and initiatives.

Community Involvement: BAE Systems values community engagement. Employees are encouraged to participate in community projects, STEM initiatives, and employee resource groups, offering valuable learning experiences outside of their regular roles.

Retention and Career Development: Recognising the importance of retaining talent, we offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs to help plan careers effectively and accelerate development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits

• A competitive pension scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave allowance.
• A company-contributed Share Incentive Plan.
• Access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts.
• You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
• On commencement of employment, you will receive a one-off lump sum payment of £2,000 as a Welcome Payment, subject to normal deductions.

Inclusivity within our recruitment process

We strive for inclusive recruitment processes. If you have a disability or health condition affecting assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about possible reasonable adjustments.

Our environmental responsibility

We are committed to changing the world for the better, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2030. We innovate new ways to develop on-site renewable electricity and set ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

Export Control/Security

Many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These restrictions may consider factors such as nationality and place of birth. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and some roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which may require continuous residency in the UK for meaningful security vetting checks.