Mechanical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading defense company in Weymouth is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to manage design responsibilities for Integrated Combat Systems within the naval domain. Candidates should have a degree or HND and experience in Mechanical design, ideally working towards chartership. This role offers a competitive salary of circa £55,000 along with numerous benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing Integrated Combat Systems.
• Chartered or working towards Chartership.
• Defence Standard knowledge/experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing combat designs and providing Mechanical design feedback.
• Taking ownership of specific Mechanical design issues.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical design feedback

Engineering calculations

Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience

Education

Degree or HND qualified

Tools

FORAN

CADS5

Viso

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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. Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Engineering experience

Qualifications

• 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.

Security & Eligibility

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 & Benefits

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.