Naval Installation Engineer

MBDA; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension

Overtime

Flexi Leave

Flexible working

Enhanced parental leave

Site facilities

Healthcare plan

Job summary

MBDA in Bolton is seeking engineers for naval weapon systems installation and integration across shipyards and trial facilities. You will interface with MoD and industry partners and may travel abroad for extended periods as programmes arise.

The role requires flexibility, security clearance (BPSS), and the ability to operate across complex environments with offshore and on-site teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified to an HNC level or higher in an engineering or science discipline.
• Ideally experienced in installation on naval platforms including complex weapon system alignment, but training will be given.
• Good systems thinking/engineering approach.
• Willingness to learn and take on new methods/thinking.
• Keen to meet new people and engage with different stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously for periods.

Responsibilities

• Support maritime installation; interfacing with external stakeholders within the ship yard.
• Assist with Weapon System Alignment and Installation Inspection activities.
• Inspect and investigate issues on ship and raise quality notifications; manage installation tooling.
• Raise Task Instructions, Purchase Requisitions and concessions where applicable; manage documentation.
• Create and maintain Ship Constants Generator Tools; derive ship constants for maritime platforms.
• Production and maintenance of the installation documentation.

Skills

Engineering background

Naval installation experience

Systems thinking

Willingness to learn

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomous working

Education

HNC or higher in engineering or science

Job description

Bolton

The main activities and responsibilities are involved with the physical integration of Naval Weapon Systems on to various platforms. This involves working with external stakeholders both MoD and UK industry in dockyards and trial facilities as well as Export customers around the globe.

There may be opportunities to work on future programmes as opportunities arise.

Dynamic (hybrid) working

Job requires working away from home typically for a week at a time. However extended duration travel abroad may be possible/required 3-4 weeks.

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The Opportunity:

• Support maritime installation; interfacing with various external stakeholders (constructive, electrical and project teams) within the ship yard.
• Assist with different aspects of the Installation and completes, Weapon System Alignment and Installation Inspection (II) activities.
• Inspect and investigate issues on ship and raise quality notifications where required. Manage the design and delivery of installation tooling. Raise Task Instructions, Purchase Requisitions and concessions (where applicable).
• Creation and maintenance of Ship Constants Generator Tools, Derivation of ship constants for maritime platforms.
• Production and maintenance of the installation documentation.

What we're looking for from you:

Job requires the ability to move around ships and shipyards, across complex terrain, up and down steep ladders and scaffold.

Candidates should be:

• Qualified to an HNC level or higher in an engineering or science discipline.
• Ideally experienced in installation on naval platforms including complex weapon system alignment, but training will be given.
• Good systems thinking/engineering approach.
• Willingness to learn and take on new methods/thinking.
• Keen to meet new people and engage with different stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously for periods.

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