Manufacturing Engineer

Morson Talent


Date: 14 hours ago
City: Washington
Salary: £28 - £36.61 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Manufacturing Engineer - Surface Treatments

Location: BAE Systems, Washington, Sunderland (1 Radial Park Road, NE37 1PA)
Contract Type: 24-Month Contract | Full-Time | On-Site
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:45pm | Friday: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Pay Rates:



  • £28/hour PAYE + Holiday Pay


  • £36.61/hour Umbrella



Morson is currently recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer with surface treatments experience for BAE Systems' site in Washington, Sunderland. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised defence leader and play a key role in producing mission-critical ammunition components within the Heavy Munitions division.


About the Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer within the heavy bombing payload site, you'll take ownership of surface treatment, paint finishing, and powder coating processes. You'll drive continuous improvement, support the introduction of new products, and ensure production consistently meets BAE Systems' high standards for safety, quality, cost, and delivery.


Key Responsibilities


  • Lead surface treatment operations for current and new product lines


  • Develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work, SOPs, PFMEAs, and risk assessments


  • Represent Manufacturing Engineering at daily operational reviews (SQCDP)


  • Deliver safe, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes with a target OEE >85%


  • Support the design for manufacturing (DfM) process for new products


  • Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives


  • Resolve quality issues using practical problem-solving and root cause analysis


  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Safety, Quality, Engineering, Procurement


  • Support capital projects and tooling requirements with proper technical justifications



What We're Looking For

Essential:



  • Background in surface treatments, powder coating, or paint finishing


  • Engineering degree or relevant hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment


  • NEBOSH/IOSH certified or working towards


  • Strong knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement tools


  • Confident communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset


Desirable:



  • Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt


  • Experience in a highly regulated sector (defence, aerospace, etc.)


  • Familiarity with SAP, Teamcenter, and other production systems

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