Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programming

Location: Rochester

Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on skills and knowledge

What you’ll be doing:

Creating modifying, and optimizing CNC programs using Edgecam for milling and/or turning operations

Interpreting engineering drawings, models, and specifications, applying GD&T principles correctly

Developing efficient machining strategies to improve cycle times, tool life, and overall productivity

Selecting appropriate tooling, fixtures, and machining parameters

Supporting machine setup and first-off inspections, resolving programming or machining issues as needed

Working closely with machinists, engineers, and quality personnel to ensure parts meet specification

Maintaining accurate documentation for programs, tooling, and process improvements

Assisting with continuous improvement initiatives within the machine shop

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

Proven experience as a CNC Programmer in a machine shop environment

Proficient in Edgecam (milling and/or turning)

Excellent understanding and practical application of GD&T

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and CAD models

Desirable:

HNC Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Background in high-mix / low-volume or precision manufacturing

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Manufacturing Engineering team:

The Manufacturing Engineering team play a pivotal role in supporting the manufacture of current and future products across our entire product range and the full programme lifecycle. Working closely with stakeholders across Manufacturing and Engineering the team use their knowledge and experiences to support our manufacturing systems and processes during initial bid, new product introduction, production and repair to ultimately ensure product quality is met within schedule and budget targets.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 28th January 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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