
Manufacturing Engineer
BAE Systems · Elgin, OK
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Base pay
- $65k–$110k
- Degree
- Required
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level manufacturing role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Elgin, OK. You will provide floor support to these areas, including.
- They ask for
- degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Root cause, GD&T, Machining, Welding
- Base pay
- $65k–$110k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in the US: typical posted base $95k–$143k. This one lists $65k–$110k.
Median of the low and high ends of 813 live postings that list pay, out of 2367 manufacturing engineer openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Oklahoma plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 12 other live manufacturing postings in Oklahoma.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 54%
- Tooling 54%
- ✓ Six Sigma 31%
- SolidWorks 31%
- Cost reduction 31%
- ✓ Root cause 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at BAE Systems
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
Manufacturing Engineer at BAE Systems in other locations
BAE Systems lists this title in 6 places. Pick the plant you can get to.
- York, PA · $88k–$150k
- Nashua, NH · $79k–$135k
- Greenlawn, NY · $87k–$147k
- San Diego, CA · $118k–$201k
- Fort Walton Beach, FL · $65k–$110k
Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
- ✓Developing concepts, design change recommendations, rework/repair instructions
- ✓Supporting standard and non-standard weld repairs as necessary
- ✓Recommending process changes and implementing process improvements
- ✓Investigating root cause/corrective actions for fabrication, assembly, and garage-related issues
- ✓Developing and making revisions to existing documentation, providing input for technical documentation, papers, and presentations / may deliver technical presentations
- ✓Applying basic lean/six sigma principles to drive improvements to production processes
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering or Technical discipline i.e. mechanical/industrial engineering or engineering technology) or relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
- ✓Demonstrated track record of authoring formal work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), or process routings
- ✓Can work independently with minimal guidance
- ✓Effective communication skills
- ✓Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- ✓Capable of working with current computer applications, CAD programs, and model manipulation and understanding of engineering drawings
- ✓Ability to solve technical problems that require a professional level of engineering knowledge and manufacturing processes
- ✓Ability to work well in a team environment
- ✓Ability to interface with customer (both internal and external)
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Experience with assembly line operations and garage maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities is a plus
- ✓Hands-on floor support experience, working with shop employees
- ✓Experience in root cause/corrective action- preventive action
- ✓Knowledge of Engineering concepts, practices, drawing standards, procedures, and processes
- ✓Basic knowledge of inspection processes is a plus
- ✓Practice of lean / 6 sigma concepts as applied to manufacturing is a plus
- ✓Familiarity with relevant military and commercial weld standards is a plus
- ✓Knowledge of drilling / machining operations a plus
Pay Information
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc. BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our Elgin, Oklahoma facility. This position will report onsite in support of production, business, and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment. The selected candidates will spend most of their time, up to 90%, on the shop floor resolving manufacturing-related issues and providing technical support on a variety of technical tasks across the assembly line. 1st shift, every Friday off, 4/10s (6am - 4pm).
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will provide floor support to these areas, including:
Supporting assembly line operations, resolving issues related to production workflows, equipment, and processes, and implementing improvements to increase efficiency and productivity
Providing technical assistance and guidance on maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities, including diagnostic troubleshooting and repair of complex systems and equipment
Your
will include
- •Providing engineering support for garage and assembly processes in the manufacturing of combat products
- •Applying basic knowledge of the design of organization's products and technology to solve moderately complex and clearly defined engineering problems. Selecting the best method or process from several existing alternatives
- •Analyzing and interpreting design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product
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