Lead Mechanical Engineer - Hydraulic Systems

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

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Weymouth is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for Naval/Marine projects. This critical role involves providing feedback on designs, managing Integrated Combat Systems, and liaising with stakeholders. Applicants should have a degree or HND with engineering experience, preferably in hydraulic/pneumatic systems. The position offers a competitive salary of around £55,000, along with benefits including pension schemes and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical design feedback for combat systems.
• Ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Defence Standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on Mechanical design in the Naval/Marine domain.
• Own specific Mechanical design issues and manage Integrated Combat Systems.
• Produce Mechancial design drawings in FORAN/CADS5/Viso.

Skills

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience

Degree or HND qualified with experience

Chartered or working towards Chartership

Job description

• Reviewing combat design's and providing Mechanical design feedback (Structural, Thermal & Hydraulic) in the Naval/Marine domain
• Taking ownership of specific Mechanical design issues and managing Integrated Combat Systems
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholder's while managing updates and design inputs
• Production of CS Mechanical design interface information
• Performing Engineering calculations and generating associated test specifications and procedures
• Producing Engineering Drawings in FORAN/CADS5/Viso to BS 8888
• Part of the specialist engineering services, the Platform Physical Design and Installation Service's provides a key role in physically incorporating Integrated Combat System's Equipment onto our Royal Navy Submarine Fleet. This is a critical role in the delivery of the product to the customer and will allow you to liaise with high level stakeholders and develop a lasting career with BAE Systems. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience
• Degree or HND qualified with experience
• Chartered or working towards Chartership
• Desirable: Defence Standard knowledge/Experience, 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.
• Salary: Circa £55,000, 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.