Undergraduate Manufacturing Engineer

Industrial Placement Naval Ships Manufacturing Engineer

Start Date: 23rd June 2025

BAE Systems offers hybrid and flexible working arrangements, but during your Industrial Placement programme, you will be expected to attend the site four days per week.

We design and build a full range of naval ships, from offshore patrol vessels to giant aircraft carriers, enabling extensive naval operations worldwide. We are the only provider of complex warships and their combat management systems to the UK Royal Navy's surface fleet.

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 fulfill your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, particularly from underrepresented communities in our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

What You Will Be Doing

The purpose of Manufacturing Engineering is to develop, implement, and govern capable methods of manufacture, assembly, disassembly, and repair, ensuring compliance with design intent. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will deliver Manufacturing Engineering outputs that ensure design intent can be met.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Influence the design to ensure it aligns with current and evolving manufacturing capabilities.
• Develop manufacturing capabilities and technology to meet design requirements.
• Translate Engineering Design intent into Manufacturing Engineering data for Operations use.
• Ensure Manufacturing Engineering output meets all Safety and Quality requirements.
• Generate and progress Manufacturing Engineering output in line with Project/Programme requirements.
• Define and execute emergent work affecting manufacture, fabrication, or construction.
• Analyze and present manufacturing data for process improvement or investment decisions.

Skills

A minimum requirement is being on track to obtain a 2.2 in your Bachelor's or Master's degree in Production Engineering Management, Product Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. You must be returning to university to complete your degree.

Opportunities for Growth and Development

We encourage employees to explore projects beyond their primary responsibilities, providing diverse experiences. With a wide range of products and a multinational presence, there are ample opportunities for engaging 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

We offer sponsorship, career development support, and high-potential development programs to retain talented individuals. These initiatives help employees plan their careers effectively and provide opportunities for accelerated development for those who demonstrate aspiration, ability, and performance.

Benefits

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts, with eligibility for an annual incentive.

Inclusivity Within Our Recruitment Process

We strive to make our recruitment processes inclusive. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Our Environmental Responsibility

As a future-focused business, we’re committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2030. We’re innovating new ways to develop on-site renewable electricity and setting ambitious targets for water consumption and waste generation.

Export Control/Security

Be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. These factors may include your nationality, previous nationalities, and place of birth. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard and may require higher levels of National Security Vetting.