Manufacturing Engineer-Projects

Manufacturing Engineer PCB Process Location: Rochester; Kent: Onsite Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger.

As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most.

Youll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the manufacture of current and future products across our entire product range and the full programme lifecycle.

Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing and Engineering you will use your knowledge and experiences to support our manufacturing systems and processes.

Owning and developing PCB processes including SMT, Wave and Selective Solder, Hand Solder, Press Fit, Cleaning, AOI, X-Ray, and Conformal Coating Creating and maintaining manufacturing plans, routings, and work instructions Generating and optimising machine programs such as SMT placement and AOI Providing day-to-day technical support and troubleshooting on the shop floor Driving continuous improvement focused on Safety, Quality, Cost, and Delivery Supporting root cause analysis , corrective actions, and audit readiness Essential Skills: Strong technical background in Printed Circuit Board manufacture and hands-on understanding of shop-floor challenges Knowledge of IPC standards (e.g.

IPC-A-600 and IPC-6010), with the ability to interpret, apply, and enforce requirements within an aerospace quality framework Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with Design, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain teams The Manufacturing Engineering Team: The Manufacturing Engineering team play a pivotal role in supporting the manufacture of current and future products across our entire product range and the full programme lifecycle.

Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing and Engineering, the team use their knowledge and experiences to support our manufacturing systems and processes during initial bid, new product introduction, production and repair to ultimately ensure product quality is met within schedule and budget targets.

Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle.

Were 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.