Commissioning Project Lead - Mechanical

Job Title: Commissioning Project Leader - Weapons (Mechanical)Location: Barrow-in-Furness - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangementsSalary: Competitive What you'll be doing:

Acting as weapons mechanical subject matter expert for test and commissioningAssisting in developing the test and commissioning weapons strategyAssisting in creating the test and commissioning planReviewing and commenting on engineering outputs and documentsProviding SQEP input into design decisionsAssisting in identifying and developing the use of toolsets and software

Your skills and experiences:Essential

Degree/HNC/HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent experienceUnderstanding of Weapons Handling and Discharge System and other associated systems and their testing and commissioningUnderstanding of overall submarine systems and their operationExperience of leading a teamCompetent with IT systems and software (Microsoft products)

Desirable

Experience with SAP and Teamcenter

Benefits:You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.The Test & Commissioning team:As a Commissioning Project Lead - Mechanical, you will Manage a Test Section & all associated activities, which is delivering as part of a wider Test & Commissioning (T&C) programme or project consisting of a number of major engineering systems, commissioning disciplines, platform assemblies, equipment or software products.This role will provide you with the opportunity to be involved in the design stage of submarine development and the implementation and realisation of test commissioning strategy and provide input to support the delivery phases.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 working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.Closing Date: 22nd April 2024We 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. #LI-CB1