Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month placement as an Undergraduate Manufacturing Engineer.
- Earn £25,900 per year.
- Work on advanced submarine projects in Barrow.
- Must be on track for a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or pass at Master’s in a STEM subject.
About the Role
This is a 12-month placement for an Undergraduate Submarines Manufacturing Engineer.
Location: Barrow (Cumbria). You will be expected to attend your site up to 5 days per week.
Salary: £25,900 per year.
Start Date: 21st June 2027
Role Description
Within the Manufacturing Engineering function, you will use innovative thinking to transform designs into products and processes, helping manufacturing and construction teams deliver cutting-edge technology effectively. The role provides exposure to multiple areas of the business, from resolving manufacturing challenges on the shop floor to supporting strategic workflows that develop functional capabilities.
You will produce departmental documentation, liaise with planning and other technical teams, and contribute to the development of innovative process and product solutions. You will also help strengthen customer and external relationships while working across manufacturing workstreams to share best practice and expand your knowledge and skills.
Core Duties
- Support build line and continuous improvements.
- Be responsible for communicating and working with a variety of stakeholders to deliver packages of work which achieve a ‘business best practice’ solution.
- Be responsible for the correct and efficient use of Lean Tools and Techniques (A3 reporting, 5S, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis etc.).
- Influence the design to ensure it is in line with current & evolving manufacturing capability.
- Be responsible for translating the Engineering Design intent (Drawings, standards etc.) into Manufacturing Engineering data for use in Manufacturing Operations.
The Submarine Team
Be a part of designing, building, testing, and commissioning the Astute and Dreadnought Class, the largest and most advanced submarines operated by the Royal Navy, providing a powerful and secure deterrent for the United Kingdom.
Important Information
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.