Infrastructure, Governance & Improvement Engineer

BAE Systems; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Barrow-in-Furness seeks an Infrastructure, Governance & Improvement Engineer. You will manage the Site Engineering Transformation programme, enhance engineering processes, and lead a team. The role requires a STEM qualification and experience in operational excellence, with a competitive salary around £50,000. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Health and wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in driving improvement and operational excellence.
• Ability to develop complex Excel models and dashboards.
• Eligibility for or attainment of IEng status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Site Engineering Transformation programme & manage schedule.
• Develop strategic plans to enhance engineering processes and methodologies.
• Lead a small team of engineers.

Skills

Line management capability

Lean/Six Sigma expertise

Excel model development

Analytical skills

Education

Higher qualification in a STEM subject

Job description

Job Title: Infrastructure, Governance & Improvement Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £50,000 depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering the Site Engineering Transformation programme & managing the schedule
• Developing and executing strategic plans to enhance engineering processes, tools, and methodologies
• Driving standardisation and optimisation of infrastructure engineering practices across departments
• Establishing performance metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to track progress and impact of initiatives
• Leading a small team of engineers

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Nationally recognised higher qualification in a STEM subject (or equivalent through experience), coupled with demonstrable line management capability.
• Proven experience in driving improvement and operational excellence, with expertise in Lean/Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred) or other improvement methodologies
• Ability to develop and maintain complex Excel models, dashboards, and automated reporting from multiple data sources, leveraging advanced formulas and functions, with high level analytical and problem solving skills

Desirable:

• Eligibility for or attainment of Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status with clear route to attaining Chartered Engineer (CEng) status
• ISO 9001, 14001 or 45001 Lead Auditor Qualified

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Site Engineering Governance & Assurance team:

Join our Site Engineering Governance & Assurance team and step into a role at the forefront of transformation across BAE Systems and the AUKUS programme, you’ll help deploy critical processes and gain exposure across all components within Site & Facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring fresh ideas, drive continuous improvement, and accelerate your professional growth while engaging directly with senior stakeholders and shaping the future of engineering excellence. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.