Lead Mechanical Design Engineer — Process & Innovation

BAE Systems; Grain; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineering professional to provide technical guidance and governance in Mechanical Design. The ideal candidate will have a background in Mechanical Engineering, strong leadership skills, and experience in managing cross-functional teams. This role promotes an inclusive culture and offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and health-related perks.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering development lifecycle within Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements.
• Strong capability to influence decision making at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and governance of Mechanical Design delivery.
• Chair technical design reviews and inspire teams towards excellence.
• Deploy Model Based Engineering approaches into development programmes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical direction and guidance

Experience with Avionic or Mission Systems

Education

Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Engineering professional to provide technical guidance and governance in Mechanical Design. The ideal candidate will have a background in Mechanical Engineering, strong leadership skills, and experience in managing cross-functional teams. This role promotes an inclusive culture and offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and health-related perks.