Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

Recruiting Service

Royal Air Force

SERVE Ref/JPAN/URN

ECR 105734

NATO Rank(s)

OF-3 - Lt Cdr - Maj - Sqn Ldr

UK Rank(s)

Squadron Leader

Closing date

18/09/2026 23:55

Anticipated start date

November 2026

Engagement type

FTRS - Limited Commitment

Commitment length

3 Years

Post Owner Email

Jon.Mcmahon580@mod.gov.uk

Open to personnel from

Royal Navy,
Army,
Royal Air Force

Branch/Trade/ Profession

Any

Specialisation

Any

Location

MOD Abbey Wood

Country

United Kingdom

Job Description

Subject to ECR approval, a vacancy may arise for a Squadron Leader (Engineering) to serve as Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol on Full Time Reserve Service (Limited Commitment) Terms and Conditions of Service (TCoS), with an initial proposed start date of 23 November 2026 or earlier/later, subject to candidate status.

The role requires an individual with a strong Engineering Support background, with up-to-date expertise in Defence advanced manufacturing adoption, across the Joint environment and Defence industrial base. The incumbent will be responsible for delivering discrete aspects of the Defence Advanced Manufacturing Programme to achieve the aspirations outlined in the Defence Advanced Manufacturing Strategy.  They will be required to provide support to the Logistics and Support senior team; work alongside colleagues across the MOD, industry, academia and allies to ensure coherence and de-confliction in activities and that opportunities…

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