Manufacturing Engineering Process Specialist ( Edgewing )
Role Overview
The Manufacturing Engineering Process Specialist contributes to the definition, governance, and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Engineering processes, standards, and performance across the organisation.
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Location
- Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.
- Referral Bonus: £1000
- Grade: Professional 17
- You’re expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.
- We know there may be exceptional individual circumstances that impact this, in the first instance please discuss this with your line manager .
- If you don’t feel you can talk to your line manager , you can contact your HRBP.
- PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.
Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineering Process Specialist contributes to the definition, governance, and continuous improvement of Manufacturing Engineering processes, standards, and performance across the organisation. Your role assesses compliance, consistency, and high‑quality in Manufacturing Engineering outputs. This will include conducting planning, KPI ‑driven assurance, and structured review and improvement activities.
Your role will be responsible for reviewing Manufacturing Engineering processes to ensure alignment of processes with standardisation requirements and organisational mandates.
Core duties
- Contribute to identifying and defining the manufacturing engineering policies/standards and mandates. Subsequently, assess compliance with those, in corporation with the JV ME functional team and engineering team, and PCs and raise any compliance issues with engineering leadership .
- Conduct manufacturing engineering planning, management and review activities and contribute to the planning of process team activities.
- Contribute to the definition and review of Manufacturing Engineering quality KPIs across the JV, assessing performance against agreed measures and recommending corrective and preventative actions where required. Collaborate with the JV Manufacturing Engineering functional team, Engineering teams, and Product Centres (PCs) to implement effective improvement and ‘Return to Green’ plans.
- Assess ME Processes against SEEIG Standardisation outputs in conjunction with the ME Producibility team.
- Support the coordination of ME process outputs to the Manufacturing Engineering team and PCs.
Essential Skills
- Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering within complex , regulated safety critical engineering environments.
- A working knowledge in engineering process governance and reviews with experience of conducting compliance assurance activities.
- Experience in assessing performance against KPIs and conducting analysis of performance data.
The Edgewing Team
By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we're united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence - uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.
A place where everyone can thrive
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.
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: 23rd October 2026
Requirements
- Proven experience in Manufacturing Engineering within complex , regulated safety critical engineering environments.
- A working knowledge in engineering process governance and reviews with experience of conducting compliance assurance activities.
- Experience in assessing performance against KPIs and conducting analysis of performance data.
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