Manufacturing Engineer

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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Ashton, Bristol

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF72265

Build the future of UK defence engineering.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Ashton Vale near Nailsea, Bristol, you will apply engineering concepts and theories to deliver designs, calculations and technical solutions across Babcock’s Engineering Product Lifecycle. You will work independently with occasional supervision, provide mentoring, and develop your skills within the discipline.

Essential Experience

  • Strong experience in milling and turning, with the ability to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.
  • Proven experience estimating machining and assembly processes from 2D drawings and 3D models.
  • Ability to interpret and work to technical drawings, with knowledge of GD&T requirements.
  • Computer literate and able to pick up new software/ERP (IFS, SAP, etc.).
  • Understanding of various work holding options and the design of innovative fixture methods; a background in manufacturing engineering is beneficial.

Qualifications

We value difference and do not have a fixed idea of background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain BPSS or Security Check clearance for this role and must be a sole UK national.

Many positions are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions, which may affect eligibility based on birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
  • Employee share scheme
  • Employee shopping savings portal
  • Professional fee payment
  • Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
  • Leave trading – buy or sell up to one working week of leave
  • ‘Be Kind Day’ – one paid volunteering day each year
  • Flexible working options
  • A dynamic working environment

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

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Posted: April 18th, 2026