Lead Mechanical Engineer – Submarine Platform Delivery

BAE Systems; Grange-Over-Sands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for their submarine programme in Barrow-in-Furness, offering a hybrid work model. The candidate will lead engineering projects, mentoring fellow engineers and ensuring quality outputs, while collaborating across cross-functional teams. Essential skills include leadership, excellent communication, and a degree in a STEM field. Competitive salary and benefits are included, alongside opportunities for growth in a dynamic engineering environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Relocation support packages

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering complex mechanical engineering tasks.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching engineers.
• Familiarity with task management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of assigned engineering scope across design, integration, and qualification.
• Oversee technical ownership of mechanical systems and ensure compliance.
• Manage task allocation and progress tracking through structured tools.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Systems thinking

Jira and Confluence proficiency

Education

STEM-related degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer for their submarine programme in Barrow-in-Furness, offering a hybrid work model. The candidate will lead engineering projects, mentoring fellow engineers and ensuring quality outputs, while collaborating across cross-functional teams. Essential skills include leadership, excellent communication, and a degree in a STEM field. Competitive salary and benefits are included, alongside opportunities for growth in a dynamic engineering environment.