Lead Mechanical Engineer, Product Assurance – Hybrid

BAE Systems; Broughton in Furness; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer for Product Assurance in Barrow-in-Furness. The ideal candidate will oversee engineering assurance for advanced submarine products, ensure compliance and safety, and lead assurance reviews. Strong experience in mechanical engineering and design is essential. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and extensive employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Strong experience in design and/or commissioning will be equally considered.
• Confidence in identifying issues and resolving them in a timely manner.
• Experience overseeing design changes and managing technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level engineering assurance across products.
• Plan and prioritise assurance activities optimally.
• Lead key assurance reviews and validate technical evidence.
• Ensure products are compliant and safe.
• Provide independent oversight to design reviews.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering background

Hands-on experience with event reporting systems

Design proving capability

Knowledge of design reviews and audits

Experience in testing and commissioning

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer for Product Assurance in Barrow-in-Furness. The ideal candidate will oversee engineering assurance for advanced submarine products, ensure compliance and safety, and lead assurance reviews. Strong experience in mechanical engineering and design is essential. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and extensive employee benefits.