Engineering Manager - Systems - Hardware

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EJob Title%5C:%3C/strong%3E Engineering %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3EManager%3C/span%3E - Hardware production and Improvement%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation %5C:%3C/strong%3E Broad Oak, hybrid- 3 days per week on site%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWe offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary%5C:%3C/strong%3E Up to £77,520 dependent on experience + 10% incentive bonus%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWho we are%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EJoin 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.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EFrom 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.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you’ll be doing%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAs Hardware Engineering %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3EManager%3C/span%3E, you will %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Elead%3C/span%3E manufacturing and production engineering activities across Combat Systems hardware programmes, ensuring the successful delivery of engineering outputs to quality, cost, and schedule requirements. Working closely with the Head of Engineering, you%27ll provide technical %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eleadership%3C/span%3E, drive continuous improvement %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Einitiatives%3C/span%3E, and oversee the development and implementation of robust hardware engineering and production processes.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3ECore duties%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3ELead%3C/span%3E and coordinate hardware production activities across Combat Systems, ensuring equipment is manufactured and delivered in accordance with engineering, quality and customer requirements.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAct as the Combat Systems Subject Matter %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3EExpert%3C/span%3E for hardware production, driving consistency, best practice and common ways of working across sites and programmes.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIdentify and implement improvements to hardware engineering, production and delivery processes to increase efficiency, capability and overall business performance.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelop hardware production capability by %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eleading%3C/span%3E investigations, resolving production issues, supporting business growth activities and mentoring engineers to improve technical competence and delivery performance.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential skills%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EDegree qualified in an engineering, technology or science-related discipline, with Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or demonstrable progress towards professional registration.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrable experience %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eleading%3C/span%3E manufacturing and production activities, including production planning, resource %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emanagement%3C/span%3E, process development, continuous improvement and the resolution of production and quality issues within a regulated engineering environment.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3EStrong%3C/span%3E understanding of the engineering lifecycle and systems engineering %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eprinciples%3C/span%3E, with the ability to %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emanage%3C/span%3E multiple concurrent activities, %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eanalyse%3C/span%3E performance data, influence stakeholders, and drive delivery across programmes, functions and suppliers.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Hardware Capability Team%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe team provides hardware engineering oversight across Combat Systems programmes. Covering activities from concept and design, through procurement, manufacture and acceptance, to customer delivery, the team develops mission-critical equipment and systems. The team works across multiple programmes, functions and external partners to deliver innovative hardware solutions and drive continuous improvement.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhy BAE Systems?%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EHere 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 %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Econfidence%3C/span%3E 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 %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Estrong%3C/span%3E sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EA place where everyone can thrive%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWe’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.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPlease be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Econtrol%3C/span%3E restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Ethe roles%3C/span%3E you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eapplicants%3C/span%3E %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emust%3C/span%3E as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Eapplicants%3C/span%3E %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Emust%3C/span%3E typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Ethe role%3C/span%3E, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EClosing Date%5C:%3C/strong%3E 24th November 2026, interviews w/c 30th November%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWe reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for %3Cspan class=%22rec-format%22%3Ethe role%3C/span%3E. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E#LI-AP1%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E#LI-hybrid%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E#combatsystems%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E