Mechanical Team Lead - Design, Projects & Avionics

BAE Systems; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Rochester is seeking a Mechanical Team Leader to guide a group of engineers in development, integration, and operation of mechanical systems on defense and aerospace projects. The role emphasizes leadership, technical risk management, and project oversight on an onsite, relocation-possible basis.

You will prepare development plans, lead cross-disciplinary reviews, and ensure alignment with budgets and schedules while mentoring the team and supporting new bids.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Proven track record in product development from concept to production.
• Experience leading teams and managing projects.
• CAD experience, CREO preferred; familiarity with TeamCenter, DOORs and JIRA is advantageous.
• Experience with avionic systems, optical displays, mechatronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present Mechanical Development Plans and Design Scheme Data Packs for reviews.
• Peer-check designs, calculations, and reports.
• Chair design review panels at functional and project levels.
• Prepare project plans, direct team implementation, monitor budgets.
• Manage resource plans and allocation of mechanical engineering resources.
• Support bids by preparing estimates and proposals.
• Conduct Performance and Development Reviews.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Team leadership

Project management

CAD tools

System integration

Risk management

JIRA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

TeamCenter

DOORs

JIRA

Job description

BAE Systems Rochester is seeking a Mechanical Team Leader to guide a group of engineers in development, integration, and operation of mechanical systems on defense and aerospace projects. The role emphasizes leadership, technical risk management, and project oversight on an onsite, relocation-possible basis.

You will prepare development plans, lead cross-disciplinary reviews, and ensure alignment with budgets and schedules while mentoring the team and supporting new bids.