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Manufacturing Engineer – Estimator at baesystems

Compensation

£40,000/yr

Location
Rochester, England
Type
Full-time
Level
mid
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Description

BAE Systems is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer – Estimator in Rochester, with an onsite location in Kent, to support defence, aerospace, and security bids. The role coordinates operations and supply-chain inputs, produces cost-effective estimates, supports customer and supplier fact-finding, reviews build and support durations, tracks material costs, and contributes to continuous improvement. Candidates should have manufacturing build instructions, SOPs, tooling or fixturing design, design-for-manufacture knowledge, and experience with SAP, Oracle, or Epicor; a relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience is required, while CIPS is advantageous. The salary is circa £40,000 depending on experience, and the vacancy closed on 8 October 2026.

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