Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol or Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation: From £46, negotiable depending on experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF

Shape the Future of Defence Engineering

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer at our Bristol or Plymouth site.

The role

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will support our work on the Patria 6×6 armoured personnel carrier vehicle programme, following our agreement to be Patria’s UK build partner. This is a high-profile opportunity to join a major defence programme, contributing to the delivery of a proven, NATO-backed platform for the British Army. This is a dynamic opportunity to lead the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes that ensure safety, efficiency, and quality across our operations. Your work will directly contribute to the UK’s defence capabilities while accelerating your own career growth in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Day-to-day you’ll be:

This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements.

Essential experience of the Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Qualifications for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at .

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