Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Develop and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace ejection seat production, supporting manufacturing, continuous improvement, and new product introduction while gaining hands-on engineering experience.

Why work for Martin-Baker

A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing pilots with their last form of defence.

What you’ll be doing

Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives. Join us on this mission as a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer working in the Production Engineering department. There are roles available based at the Denham, Middlesex site.

This is an amazing opportunity where you will be responsible for determining the manufacturing methodology, supporting MBA manufacturing processes within a small batch environment whilst operating to high standards of quality and customer care.

It is a fantastic chance to Support Manufacturing activities on both old and new Products including working on the applications of new technologies within our Production Cell, Supporting the development of Material Supply, implements continuous improvement as well as supporting our amazing manufacturing teams.

The future of engineering and manufacturing is changing. To future-proof your career Martin-Baker will always keep investing in your development. That’s a long-term promise. Because we want to learn from you, so keeping your skills up to date is important to us, and important for our future. At Martin-Baker, people have gone on to specialise in fields as varied as supply chain logistics, explosives, research & design, and human engineering.

We don’t just look for people with the right qualifications. We’re after people who are curious; who enjoy solving problems. We want people who  want to learn.

Characteristics & Skills

• Be a methodical problem Solver

• A passion for innovation, experimentation and design

• Be curious, and have an interest and enthusiasm for engineering

• Know how to listen and communicate effectively with others

• Have an eye for detail and getting things right

• Share and demonstrate the Martin-Baker Values

At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent, graded 2.1 or higher, in mechanical / electrical / material / aerospace / automotive engineering discipline

• A Level Maths and/or Physics, or equivalent, graded B or higher

Your benefits in detail

• Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)

• 4x salary Life Assurance (18+)

• Personalised training and development plan

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• 25-days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave following successful probation

• Occupational Heath Team

• Workplace Nursery Benefit

• Cycle to work scheme including e-bikes

• Martin-Baker + discount platform

We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work. Martin-Baker is a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, showing our support and commitment to our Armed Forces and their families, proudly supporting those who serve.

All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements. All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.