Engineering Manager - Mechanical Engineering (Platform Systems)

jobs24.co.uk; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager specializing in Mechanical Engineering to lead a dynamic team responsible for the design and delivery of ship systems. This role is pivotal in ensuring that projects align with quality standards and contractual obligations while fostering a culture of collaboration and growth within the engineering team. The successful candidate will leverage their extensive experience in mechanical systems and leadership to drive innovative solutions, respond to challenges, and maintain project integrity. Join a workplace that values diversity and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Relocation support packages

Inclusive culture

Diversity rewards

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering mechanical systems throughout the full development lifecycle.
• Knowledge in specifying mechanical equipment and components.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team for design and delivery of ship systems, ensuring strategic guidance.
• Lead design reviews and create innovative solutions within timelines and budgets.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Delivery

Leadership and Management

Technical Expertise in Engineering

Problem-Solving

Education

BEng (Hons) in STEM

MEng in STEM

Tools

Heat Exchangers

Pumps

Diesel Generators

Hydraulic Systems

Compressors

Job description

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and lead a team responsible for the design, development and delivery of ship systems, ensuring clear understanding of scope, providing strategic guidance, and advising on best practices to achieve sustainable success.
2. Enable programme delivery by planning engineering scope, generating resource estimates and managing the capability profile of your team.
3. Respond with agility to emergent programme challenges, working collaboratively across functions to maintain engineering quality and schedule integrity.
4. Ensure design evidence, justification and validation meets the required quality standards, is well-documented, and approved by the appropriate stakeholders.
5. Guarantee all work aligns with contractual obligations while adhering to company standards, safety protocols, environmental considerations, and local business processes.
6. Lead and participate in design reviews and collaborative programme activities, simplifying complex technical arguments into clear, concise, and logical presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
7. Create innovative design solutions within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks to meet critical project milestones.

Qualifications:

1. BEng (Hons), MEng, or equivalent qualification in a relevant STEM discipline.
2. Proven track record in delivering mechanical systems throughout the full development lifecycle.
3. Extensive experience in applying technical expertise across all stages of the engineering process.
4. Knowledge and hands-on experience in specifying mechanical equipment and components, such as heat exchangers, pumps, diesel generators, hydraulic systems, and compressors.
5. Demonstrated passion and understanding of leadership and management, with relevant qualifications or training considered an advantage.

The Platform Systems team: The Engineering Manager - Mechanical Engineering (Platform Systems) plays a key leadership role, guiding and supporting the engineering team with a focus on collaboration and growth. This role involves managing team leads on a daily basis, working closely with the Senior Engineering Manager to ensure smooth operations. You'll also be responsible for fostering the skills and competencies of the team, while overseeing project plans and activities to keep everything on track.

We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

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.