CNC Manufacturing Lead Engineer
BAE Systems · Aiken, SC · Manufacturing & Maintenance
senior
operations
Manufacturing Engineer
ic
· Posted Apr 28, 2026
$107,359 – $182,510
USD per year
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a senior-level Manufacturing Engineer in the operations function based in Aiken, SC. Compensation is listed at $107,359–$182,510 per year.
- Role
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Aiken, SC
- Department
- Manufacturing & Maintenance
- Posted
- Apr 28, 2026
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description
What motivates you? If you are seeking a role in which you can develop your skills and earn opportunities for advancement while being part of a forward looking team then this is what awaits you in a career at BAE Systems.
Our employees work on the world’s most advanced combat vehicle systems. From the M109A7 Mobile Howitzer with its long range firepower to the Amphibious Combat Vehicle that transports America’s Marines from ship to shore, we are developing the technology of tomorrow while delivering the most cutting-edge equipment available today. Our flexible work environment provides opportunities to positively impact the company without sacrificing your personal life.
BAE Systems, one of the world's leading defense contractors, is seeking a CNC Manufacturing Lead Engineer for our Combat Missions manufacturing site in Aiken, South Carolina. This position will lead a team as well as actively engage in CNC manufacturing engineering work.
In this role, you will:
- Support combat vehicle production focusing on CNC programming and process development.
- Lead a diverse group of talented professionals in a fast paced, challenging environment - learning and growing as you participate in the mission to support our Armed Forces who protect our nation.
- Provide production floor support, review and implement engineering design changes, develop manufacturing processes, and write CNC programs using Siemens NX and Mastercam.
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