Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement; CI

Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement (CI)

Manufacturing Engineer to help design and shape the UK’s future nuclear deterrent using innovation and the latest technologies, processes and capabilities.

The role is to support and improve our manufacturing systems used in the manufacture of the deterrent via Continuous Improvement. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE.

The Manufacturing Engineer is to identify, develop and implement innovative ways of working, supporting production operations to deliver continuous improvement activities.

• Knowledge of and experience applying Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Continuous Improvement, Quality Tools, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Obsolescence Management and Model Based Engineering.
• Knowledge and understanding of process control and problem investigation tools (PFMEAs, control plans, RCA, A3, 5 whys).
• Process and manufacturing documentation development to support safe systems of work.
• Experience of working in a manufacturing or operational environment, supporting production and driving efficiencies.
• Experience of using MRP / ERP systems to support production, manage inventory and generate business data.
• Experience of driving and managing those improvements through to completion and validating efficiencies (Plan, Do, Check, Act).
• Experience and knowledge of creating and managing Route Cards (RC), Technical Instructions (TI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Design to Manufacture experience of process, tooling or equipment including requirements capture and presenting at design reviews.
• Configuration management.
• Tools and software supporting digital manufacturing.
• Driving and managing engineering change and transformation within a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, capable of building good working relationships within the organisation.
• Leadership skills.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Strong communication skills.

• 9‑day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market‑leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family‑friendly policies:
  Maternity Leave – 39 weeks full pay and Paternity Leave – 4 weeks full pay.
• Opportunities for professional career development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and occupational health services.
• Life assurance (4 × annual salary).
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special leave policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

RG7 4PR
& RG30 3RR
, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

£39,280 – £45,000 + allowance (depending on your suitability & level of experience).

9th June 2026

AWE operates a 9‑day working fortnight. Flexible working requests are considered so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Please indicate your preferred working pattern on your application.

You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years to obtain Security Clearance (SC) and 10 years for DV. The security clearance will be funded by AWE. You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the required clearance and to travel within the UK and overseas if required.

We encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information provided will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.