Principal Manufacturing Engineer

MBDA

Henlow, United Kingdom
Base: circa £47,000 depending on experience; bonus...
Hybrid (4-5 days per week on-site)
Formal technical engineering or craft apprenticeship to nvq level 3
Hnc or degree in relevant engineering subject
Ability to interpret design drawings for build instructions
MBDA is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead their manufacturing engineering team in Henlow, UK. The role involves managing project workloads, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the development of manufacturing processes, with a competitive salary and attractive benefits

Job Summary

  • The Principal Manufacturing Engineer leads the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing Engineering team at MBDA Henlow.
  • Candidates will manage senior engineers, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and support the development of future manufacturing architectures.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of circa £47,000, up to £2,500 company bonus, and enhanced parental leave benefits.

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MBDA is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer to lead their manufacturing engineering team in Henlow, UK. The role involves managing project workloads, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the development of manufacturing processes, with a competitive salary and attractive benefits.

Salary

Base: Circa £47,000 depending on experience; Bonus: Up to £2,500 based on performance; Benefits: Up to 14% pension contribution, paid overtime, 15 days flexi leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Formal technical Engineering or Craft Apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3
  • HNC or Degree in relevant Engineering subject
  • Ability to interpret Design Drawings for Build Instructions
  • Proactive problem solving with minimum supervision
  • Experience leading continuous improvement activities

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of factory of the future principles
  • Awareness of digital communication platforms
  • Experience supporting Non-Conformance Process Interface
  • Strong cross-functional stakeholder relationship skills
  • Commitment to lean manufacturing principles

Key Requirements

  • British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship
  • NVQ Level 3 formal apprenticeship or HNC/Degree in Engineering
  • Must undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS)

Work Rights

Must be British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship

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