Lead Principal Process Engineer – High-Hazard Manufacturing

BAE Systems; Glascoed; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Principal Process Engineer in Glascoed. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing team, manage complex engineering projects, and refine manufacturing processes to meet goals. They will also liaise with safety teams and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This role offers competitive benefits in a hybrid working environment, requiring a degree in a relevant field and experience in managing people. The position closes on 5th January 2026.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in design and installation of processes.
• Experience in managing people.
• NEBOSH certificate in Occupational Health and Safety required.
• Experience in highly regulated or hazardous industry.

Responsibilities

• Building a high performing team of Process Engineers.
• Managing and mentoring of a team of Senior Process Engineers.
• Liaising with the site Safety/High Hazard team.
• Managing and supporting capital acquisition and engineering proposals.
• Reviewing technical specifications for new/replacement equipment.
• Refining the manufacturing processes to achieve goals according to specifications.
• Improving equipment availability and capability.

Skills

Proven track record in design and installation of processes

Experience in managing people

NEBOSH certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Experience in highly regulated or hazardous industry

Education

Science or Engineering degree, HND or equivalent – Manufacturing/Electrical/Mechanical

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Principal Process Engineer in Glascoed. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing team, manage complex engineering projects, and refine manufacturing processes to meet goals. They will also liaise with safety teams and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This role offers competitive benefits in a hybrid working environment, requiring a degree in a relevant field and experience in managing people. The position closes on 5th January 2026.