Senior Mechanical Engineer (Power & Propulsion)

JR United Kingdom; Greenock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the marine industry is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Power & Propulsion to join their team in Greenock. The role involves developing engineering processes, preparing designs, and supporting project teams on naval ship construction. Candidates should have a strong background in engineering, preferably with experience in marine propulsion equipment, and will benefit from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in engineering or marine related industry.
• Either degree qualified or highly experienced in mechanical work in marine.
• Ability to support less experienced team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify engineering processes and procedures.
• Prepare specifications and develop designs to meet quality standards.
• Support Principal Engineer as a point of contact for customers.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Proficiency in software applications

Experience working with Marine Propulsion equipment

Education

Degree in a STEM related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Foran

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Client:

BAE Systems

Location:

greenock, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job title:Senior Mechanical Engineer (Power & Propulsion)

Salary: Up to £45,000 dependent on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Participate in developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational need
• Carry out specialist technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability
• Prepare specifications, develop designs in line with specifications and all quality and technical standards, and carry out design appraisals in assigned areas to ensure all standards are maintained
• Carry out investigations into operational problems or developments and develop and prepare solutions, individually or as a member of a project team
• Support the Principal engineer as the specialist point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives
• Support the identification of business opportunities and the preparation of bids in area(s) of expertise to facilitate the development of the highest quality bids
• Provide help and direction to less experienced team members to support both their effective working and their development
• Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility

Your skills and experiences:

• Extensive experience within an engineering or Marine related industry
• Either degree qualified in a STEM related discipline or as a highly experienced individual with substantial mechanical work experience in the marine industry
• Abilities such as effective verbal and written communication, along with experience and proficiency in software applications like MS Office, AutoCAD, Foran, etc.
• Experience working with and/or designing Marine Propulsion equipment

Engineers at all levels should possess an academic qualification in Engineering or other related STEM subjects as well as specific (either academic or professional) qualifications and become recognised as Incorporated or Chartered Engineers through an appropriate recognised professional institution. Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered

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.

Our Power & Propulsion Team:

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer specialising in Power & Propulsion, you will be part of a team heavily involved in the construction of naval ships for the Royal Navy. Your role will entail regular presence on the ship to support equipment installation through to commissioning, contributing to a small, specialised department with minimal turnover. The team collaborates on multiple ship programs, spanning multiple ships, with additional engagement in export contracts.

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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date:30th May – Interviews for this position will take place W/C 16th June.

We 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.