Manufacturing Engineer — Onsite Towcester, Impact & Growth

BAE Systems; Towcester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Towcester is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to ensure product quality and support compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in Manufacturing Engineering and a degree or equivalent qualification. This role involves managing inspections, maintaining records, and contributing to process improvements while collaborating with senior engineers. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and flexible health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience with continuous improvement initiatives and production line troubleshooting.
• Strong in quality assurance processes, inspections, testing, and ISO compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage goods-inwards inspections and in-process checks to ensure product quality.
• Maintain essential manufacturing records and support safe operations.
• Lead Material Review Boards and contribute to tooling evaluations.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering experience

Problem-solving abilities

Quality assurance processes

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Towcester is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to ensure product quality and support compliance with safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a background in Manufacturing Engineering and a degree or equivalent qualification. This role involves managing inspections, maintaining records, and contributing to process improvements while collaborating with senior engineers. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and flexible health plans.