Lead Mechanical Engineer, Product Assurance - Submarines

BAE Systems; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer - Product Assurance to deliver high-level engineering assurance across their Maritime Submarines products. This role involves planning assurance activities, leading reviews, and ensuring compliance and safety across technologies. The ideal candidate should have a Mechanical Engineer degree or equivalent experience and a strong background in design and commissioning. Competitive salary is around £55,000 with additional benefits including flexible health and lifestyle perks.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineer degree preferred, though strong experience in design and/or commissioning will be equally considered.
• Hands-on experience with event reporting systems, identifying issues, investigating root causes, and driving resolutions.
• Proven capability in design proving, taking projects through verification and validation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-level engineering assurance across BAE Systems Maritime Submarines products.
• Plan and prioritise assurance activities using a risk-based approach.
• Lead and support key assurance reviews with SQEP expertise.

Skills

Design proving

Event reporting

Technical challenges resolution

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineer degree

Experience in design or commissioning

Job description

A leading defense contractor in the UK is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer - Product Assurance to deliver high-level engineering assurance across their Maritime Submarines products. This role involves planning assurance activities, leading reviews, and ensuring compliance and safety across technologies. The ideal candidate should have a Mechanical Engineer degree or equivalent experience and a strong background in design and commissioning. Competitive salary is around £55,000 with additional benefits including flexible health and lifestyle perks.