Job
Title: Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
(Edgewing)

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.

Salary: £54,808+
DOE

Who we
are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll
be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global
colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives
to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll 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.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space,
there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take
you.

Job
Description:

You’ll work closely
with the Head of Manufacturing Engineering, providing day-to-day
support and helping to drive the effective delivery of key
priorities across the function. You’ll play an active role in developing and
implementing Manufacturing Engineering frameworks, processes and
ways of working, ensuring a consistent and efficient approach
across teams. Working with a wide range of stakeholders, you’ll
build good relationships and help coordinate activities across
multiple Manufacturing Engineering disciplines, bringing people
together to align priorities and achieve programme objectives.

In addition, you’ll support programme planning, scheduling
and risk management
activities, helping to identify dependencies, mitigate challenges and maintain delivery
momentum. You’ll also help ensure a joined-up approach across
Manufacturing Engineering teams within Edgewing and partner
organisations, promoting collaboration and consistency. As new
frameworks and operational approaches are introduced, you’ll
support their successful implementation and adoption, helping to
embed best practices and drive continuous improvement across the
wider organisation..

Core
duties:

• Provide day
  to day support to the Head of manufacturing Engineering in their
  day to day duties
• Support the development and
  implementation of Manufacturing Engineering frameworks, processes
  and ways of working
• Build effective
  relationships and support the co ordination of Manufacturing
  Engineering activities across multiple teams and subject
  areas
• Contribute to planning, scheduling and
  risk management activities across the programme
• Help ensure an integrated and consistent approach across
  Manufacturing Engineering teams both internal to Edgewing and
  within partner companies
• Contribute to
  embedding new frameworks and operational approaches into the wider
  team

Essential
Skills:

• Knowledge and
  experience of developing, refining and managing Manufacturing
  Engineering frameworks and processes
• Experience working across large, complex programmes
  involving multiple stakeholders and evolving
  requirements
• Broad understanding of
  Manufacturing engineering and its role within the Engineering
  lifecycle

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.

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:
14th July 2026

We reserve the
right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient
applications for the
role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit
your application as early as possible.

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