Manufacturing Technology Specialist

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £50,818-£63,686 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Manufacturing IT Specialist to join the Weapon Systems UK (WSUK) team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and supporting the Operational/Information Technology (OT/IT) systems for the manufacturing operations at the new WSUK facility in Sheffield. You will work closely with our production/office teams to ensure that our systems are running efficiently to support our manufacturing processes and engaging nominated WSUK support services as required.

• Manage and support all OT/IT systems specific to the manufacturing operations at the Sheffield site, engaging support services as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any OT/IT issues that arise in the manufacturing and office environments, ensuring minimal disruption to production and engaging support services when required.
• Collaborate with production/office teams to understand their OT/IT needs and requirements, and provide guidance and support on best practices for utilising OT/IT systems in the manufacturing process
• Monitor and maintain the security of our information and manufacturing operational technology to protect sensitive data and prevent any potential cyber threats
• Implement and manage software updates and patches for manufacturing and office systems, ensuring they are up to date and functioning properly
• Assist in the implementation of new OT/IT projects and initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency and productivity
• Facilitate the distribution of IT hardware/assets to the employees based at the Sheffield site

Your skills and experience:

Essential:

· Experience working in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of manufacturing software applications

· Strong technical skills and proficiency in OT/IT troubleshooting and problem-solving

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with both production and OT/IT professionals

· Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks in a newly created manufacturing environment

· Knowledge of cybersecurity and experience in maintaining the security of the operational technology used in manufacturing systems

Desirable:

· Relevant IT certifications/qualifications

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.

Weapon Systems UK (WSUK) Team:

As part of BAE Systems Platforms and Services sector, Weapon Systems (UK) designs, develops, manufactures, and supports artillery systems, naval guns, and provides engineering capability to the wider BAE Systems business. Our global reach brings our customers a depth and breadth of expertise that meet critical needs in the air, on land, and at sea. Our mission strives for us to be our customer’s trusted and affordable weapons provider, delivering enhanced effects on target and complete mission solutions. We are looking for innovation, commitment and drive to help define the future of Weapon Systems capabilities.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also 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: 10th February 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.