54 Manufacturing jobs in Heysham

CRS are currently assisting an innovative leader in the Oil and Gas industry, in sourcing a full time Project Manager to join the existing team on a full time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will oversee, co-ordinate and plan the individual contracts using the necessary skills required. Deliver the needs of the customer while actively controlling the financial, technical, and commercial aspects of the contract in-line with the needs of the business. Managing client expectations and company resources to achieve on-time deliveries.

Main responsibilities and activities of the Project Manager will be:

Actively manage individual projects from Sales handover until final delivery stage. Controlling all the financial, technical, and commercial aspects of the contract.
You will be responsible for the successful integration of all, mechanical design activities, procurement, milestone completion and client supplier meetings.

• Oversee the Project P&L, review and update monthly cost reports.
• Mange the Project risk.
• Claims and contractual requirements.
• Working within the company HSE management system whilst identifying any additional specific health & safety requirements of customers.
• Manage communication across the business to ensure that the project deliverables are met and maintained.
• Coordinate design reviews.
• Support cost control and forecasting activities
• Generate documentation and liaise with document control
• Completing assigned tasks delegated by the head of projects

We are keen to speak to candidates who can develop and enhance our customer / supplier relationships, with the ability to identify potential business issues and mitigate risk.

Good commercial awareness and decision-making abilities are highly desired, with previous experience in a similar role.

Qualifications / experience:

• Competent in Microsoft Office packages.
• Project Management.
• Minimum 5 years' experience running multi projects.

In return we offer an industry competitive salary

• 33 days holiday
• Flexi time
• Health cash plan
• EAP
• Retail discount scheme

Our client is a rapidly expanding SME who supply the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of products within the clean energy sector and due to continued expansion they are now looking to recruit an Engineering Manager to be the number 2 in the business to the MD.

This is a highly varied role where you will manage a team of Designers and Engineers, overseeing and assisting with multiple projects. This role will oversee all manufacturing operations, drive process improvementsand manage engineering projects to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency standards are consistently met.

The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with effective leadership and will be able to effectively run the business in the absence of the MD. Interviews are ongoing so apply now.

MERITUS are recruiting for a Composite Manufacturing Engineer to join our client on site in Greater Blackburn to work on exciting new aviation projects.

COMPOSITE MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - 45,000/60,000 - GREATER BLACKBURN - FAST START

We are looking for an experienced Composites Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in the development, optimisation, and implementation of manufacturing processes for advanced composite materials and components used in aerospace applications. You will ensure that production is efficient, cost-effective, and fully aligned with the highest quality and safety standards , while driving innovation in composite technologies.

• Develop, implement, and optimise composite manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements.

• Collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to refine manufacturing techniques, including layup, curing, machining, and bonding processes.

• Design, validate, and implement tooling, fixtures, and equipment to support efficient and reliable composite production.

• Conduct process trials and validate new methods to confirm performance, quality, and cost objectives.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to composite materials, processes, and equipment.

• Lead continuous improvement projects to increase efficiency, minimise waste, and enhance product quality.

• Partner with quality assurance teams to maintain compliance with AS9100, NADCAP, FAA regulations, and customer-specific standards.

• Prepare and maintain detailed process documentation, including work instructions, process specifications, and quality control plans.

• Keep up to date with the latest advancements in composite materials and manufacturing technologies, integrating new innovations into production practices.

• Provide technical support and deliver training to production staff on composite processes and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3+ years' experience in composite materials manufacturing , ideally in the aerospace sector.

• Strong technical knowledge of composite materials, including carbon fibre, fiberglass, and advanced polymers .

• Proficiency in CAD software for tooling and fixture design.

• Hands-on experience with key composite manufacturing processes, such as hand layup, AFP, RTM, and autoclave curing .

• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards, including AS9100, NADCAP, and FAA regulations .

• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to resolve complex manufacturing challenges.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

CRS are currently assisting an innovative leader in the Oil and Gas industry, in sourcing a full time Project Manager to join the existing team on a full time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will oversee, co-ordinate and plan the individual contracts using the necessary skills required. Deliver the needs of the customer while actively controlling the financial, technical, and commercial aspects of the contract in-line with the needs of the business. Managing client expectations and company resources to achieve on-time deliveries.

Main responsibilities and activities of the Project Manager will be:

Actively manage individual projects from Sales handover until final delivery stage. Controlling all the financial, technical, and commercial aspects of the contract.
You will be responsible for the successful integration of all, mechanical design activities, procurement, milestone completion and client supplier meetings.

• Oversee the Project P&L, review and update monthly cost reports.
• Mange the Project risk.
• Claims and contractual requirements.
• Working within the company HSE management system whilst identifying any additional specific health & safety requirements of customers.
• Manage communication across the business to ensure that the project deliverables are met and maintained.
• Coordinate design reviews.
• Support cost control and forecasting activities
• Generate documentation and liaise with document control
• Completing assigned tasks delegated by the head of projects

We are keen to speak to candidates who can develop and enhance our customer / supplier relationships, with the ability to identify potential business issues and mitigate risk.

Good commercial awareness and decision-making abilities are highly desired, with previous experience in a similar role.

Qualifications / experience:

• Competent in Microsoft Office packages.
• Project Management.
• Minimum 5 years' experience running multi projects.

In return we offer an industry competitive salary

• 33 days holiday
• Flexi time
• Health cash plan
• EAP
• Retail discount scheme

Job title: Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Function

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. On-site

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and coordinate a team, ensuring delivery against business objectives, including training, development, and support toward professional accreditation (CEng/Ieng/EngTech)

• Provide expert technical guidance, leveraging product/process knowledge and innovation to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement

• Oversee project delivery, managing schedules, budgets, performance, configuration control, and governance prior to release

• Chair technical meetings and reviews, ensuring alignment with Manufacturing Engineering deliverables and quality standard

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, applying agreed tools and systems (e.g. Life Cycle Management, production tools) to meet project goals

• Act as technical lead and signatory, supporting audits, peer reviews, resource planning, and technology business cases

Your skills and experiences:

• Relevant degree with some industry experience, or HNC with significant Manufacturing experience

• Strong track record of delivering results on time and within budget, with a focus on safety

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng/Ieng) is desirable, or actively working towards accreditation

• Leadership or management training/qualifications, or a willingness to undertake them

• Project management experience, with the ability to lead and deliver small-scale projects

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and proficiency in relevant engineering tools and software

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 Function team:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of manufacturing within a highly complex, cutting-edge engineering environment. As a Principal Manufacturing Engineering – Function, you’ll head up a skilled team delivering cross-discipline projects that directly impact the build performance of world-class products. You’ll drive the development and implantation of manufacturing methods that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, cost, and delivery across the full product lifecycle. With significant scope to influence operations, manage resources, and ensure alignment between engineering design and manufacturing execution, this role offers both strategic impact and professional growth in a dynamic and critical area of the business. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 8^th October 2025

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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Job title: Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Function

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. On-site

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and coordinate a team, ensuring delivery against business objectives, including training, development, and support toward professional accreditation (CEng/Ieng/EngTech)

• Provide expert technical guidance, leveraging product/process knowledge and innovation to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement

• Oversee project delivery, managing schedules, budgets, performance, configuration control, and governance prior to release

• Chair technical meetings and reviews, ensuring alignment with Manufacturing Engineering deliverables and quality standard

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, applying agreed tools and systems (e.g. Life Cycle Management, production tools) to meet project goals

• Act as technical lead and signatory, supporting audits, peer reviews, resource planning, and technology business cases

Your skills and experiences:

• Relevant degree with some industry experience, or HNC with significant Manufacturing experience

• Strong track record of delivering results on time and within budget, with a focus on safety

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng/Ieng) is desirable, or actively working towards accreditation

• Leadership or management training/qualifications, or a willingness to undertake them

• Project management experience, with the ability to lead and deliver small-scale projects

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and proficiency in relevant engineering tools and software

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 Function team:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of manufacturing within a highly complex, cutting-edge engineering environment. As a Principal Manufacturing Engineering – Function, you’ll head up a skilled team delivering cross-discipline projects that directly impact the build performance of world-class products. You’ll drive the development and implantation of manufacturing methods that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, cost, and delivery across the full product lifecycle. With significant scope to influence operations, manage resources, and ensure alignment between engineering design and manufacturing execution, this role offers both strategic impact and professional growth in a dynamic and critical area of the business. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 8^th October 2025

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.

#LI-MS1

#LI-Onsite

Job title: Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Function

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. On-site

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and coordinate a team, ensuring delivery against business objectives, including training, development, and support toward professional accreditation (CEng/Ieng/EngTech)

• Provide expert technical guidance, leveraging product/process knowledge and innovation to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement

• Oversee project delivery, managing schedules, budgets, performance, configuration control, and governance prior to release

• Chair technical meetings and reviews, ensuring alignment with Manufacturing Engineering deliverables and quality standard

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, applying agreed tools and systems (e.g. Life Cycle Management, production tools) to meet project goals

• Act as technical lead and signatory, supporting audits, peer reviews, resource planning, and technology business cases

Your skills and experiences:

• Relevant degree with some industry experience, or HNC with significant Manufacturing experience

• Strong track record of delivering results on time and within budget, with a focus on safety

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng/Ieng) is desirable, or actively working towards accreditation

• Leadership or management training/qualifications, or a willingness to undertake them

• Project management experience, with the ability to lead and deliver small-scale projects

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and proficiency in relevant engineering tools and software

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 Function team:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of manufacturing within a highly complex, cutting-edge engineering environment. As a Principal Manufacturing Engineering – Function, you’ll head up a skilled team delivering cross-discipline projects that directly impact the build performance of world-class products. You’ll drive the development and implantation of manufacturing methods that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, cost, and delivery across the full product lifecycle. With significant scope to influence operations, manage resources, and ensure alignment between engineering design and manufacturing execution, this role offers both strategic impact and professional growth in a dynamic and critical area of the business. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 8^th October 2025

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.

#LI-MS1

#LI-Onsite

Job title: Principal Manufacturing Engineer – Function

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. On-site

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and coordinate a team, ensuring delivery against business objectives, including training, development, and support toward professional accreditation (CEng/Ieng/EngTech)

• Provide expert technical guidance, leveraging product/process knowledge and innovation to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement

• Oversee project delivery, managing schedules, budgets, performance, configuration control, and governance prior to release

• Chair technical meetings and reviews, ensuring alignment with Manufacturing Engineering deliverables and quality standard

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, applying agreed tools and systems (e.g. Life Cycle Management, production tools) to meet project goals

• Act as technical lead and signatory, supporting audits, peer reviews, resource planning, and technology business cases

Your skills and experiences:

• Relevant degree with some industry experience, or HNC with significant Manufacturing experience

• Strong track record of delivering results on time and within budget, with a focus on safety

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (CEng/Ieng) is desirable, or actively working towards accreditation

• Leadership or management training/qualifications, or a willingness to undertake them

• Project management experience, with the ability to lead and deliver small-scale projects

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems and proficiency in relevant engineering tools and software

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 Function team:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of manufacturing within a highly complex, cutting-edge engineering environment. As a Principal Manufacturing Engineering – Function, you’ll head up a skilled team delivering cross-discipline projects that directly impact the build performance of world-class products. You’ll drive the development and implantation of manufacturing methods that meet the highest standards of safety, quality, cost, and delivery across the full product lifecycle. With significant scope to influence operations, manage resources, and ensure alignment between engineering design and manufacturing execution, this role offers both strategic impact and professional growth in a dynamic and critical area of the business. We offer relocation support across all Submarine roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you will 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 leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 8^th October 2025

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.

#LI-MS1

#LI-Onsite