Job Description
Job description
If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
Role title: Manufacturing Engineers - Continuous Improvement (CI)
Location: RG7 4PR & RG30 3RR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: £37,860 - £58,000 + Allowance (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Closing date: 6th January 2026
Working pattern: AWE operates a +-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
Let us introduce these roles
We are recruiting for Manufacturing Engineers to help design and shape the UK’s future nuclear deterrent using innovation and the latest technologies, processes and capabilities.
Working within Manufacturing Engineering, these roles are to support and improve our manufacturing systems used in the manufacture of the deterrent via Continuous Improvement.
These roles are ideally suited to candidates with demonstrable experience in working within a manufacturing environment. Specifically, the support of production capabilities, the management of non-conformance, the deployment and usage of Lean manufacturing tools & Techniques and Problem Solving.
Working in a highly regulated environment, alongside our design teams, technical experts and Operations team, the role of the Manufacturing Engineer is to identify, develop and implement innovative ways of working, supporting production operations to delivering continuous improvement activities.
Who are we looking for?
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:
• Knowledge of and Experience applying Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Continuous Improvement, Quality Tools, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Obsolescence Management and Model Based Engineering
• Knowledge and understanding of process control and problem investigation tools (PFMEAs, control plans, RCA, A3, 5 whys)
• Process and manufacturing documentation development to support safe systems of work
• Experience of working in a manufacturing or operational environment, supporting production and driving efficiencies
• Experience of using MRP / ERP systems to support production, manage inventory and to generate business data
• Experience of driving and managing those improvements through to completion and validating efficiencies (Plan, Do, Check, Act)
• Experience and Knowledge of creating and managing Route Cards (RC), Technical Instructions (TI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Design to Manufacture experience of process, tooling or equipment including requirements capture and presenting at design reviews
• Configuration management
• Tools and software supporting digital manufacturing
• Driving and managing engineering change and transformation within a manufacturing environment
We would love you to have the following soft skills:
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, capable of building good working relationships within the organisation
• Leadership skills
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strong communication skills
We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the roles therefore close.
Some Reasons We Think You’ll Love It Here
AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
• +-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between +% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 3+ Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home with these roles. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston or Burghfield.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
Role title: Manufacturing Engineers - Continuous Improvement (CI)
Location: RG7 4PR & RG30 3RR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Package: £37,860 - £58,000 + Allowance (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Closing date: 6th January 2026
Working pattern: AWE operates a +-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.
Let us introduce these roles
We are recruiting for Manufacturing Engineers to help design and shape the UK’s future nuclear deterrent using innovation and the latest technologies, processes and capabilities.
Working within Manufacturing Engineering, these roles are to support and improve our manufacturing systems used in the manufacture of the deterrent via Continuous Improvement.
These roles are ideally suited to candidates with demonstrable experience in working within a manufacturing environment. Specifically, the support of production capabilities, the management of non-conformance, the deployment and usage of Lean manufacturing tools & Techniques and Problem Solving.
Working in a highly regulated environment, alongside our design teams, technical experts and Operations team, the role of the Manufacturing Engineer is to identify, develop and implement innovative ways of working, supporting production operations to delivering continuous improvement activities.
Who are we looking for?
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:
• Knowledge of and Experience applying Lean Manufacturing Techniques, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Continuous Improvement, Quality Tools, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Obsolescence Management and Model Based Engineering
• Knowledge and understanding of process control and problem investigation tools (PFMEAs, control plans, RCA, A3, 5 whys)
• Process and manufacturing documentation development to support safe systems of work
• Experience of working in a manufacturing or operational environment, supporting production and driving efficiencies
• Experience of using MRP / ERP systems to support production, manage inventory and to generate business data
• Experience of driving and managing those improvements through to completion and validating efficiencies (Plan, Do, Check, Act)
• Experience and Knowledge of creating and managing Route Cards (RC), Technical Instructions (TI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Design to Manufacture experience of process, tooling or equipment including requirements capture and presenting at design reviews
• Configuration management
• Tools and software supporting digital manufacturing
• Driving and managing engineering change and transformation within a manufacturing environment
We would love you to have the following soft skills:
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, capable of building good working relationships within the organisation
• Leadership skills
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strong communication skills
We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the roles therefore close.
Some Reasons We Think You’ll Love It Here
AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
• +-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between +% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 3+ Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home with these roles. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston or Burghfield.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Manufacturing Engineers - Continuous Improvement (CI) position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Reading offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.