Principal Engineer - Mechanical - Chilled Water

BAE Systems; Filton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Filton, UK, seeks an engineer to lead development and modification of engineering processes in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational needs. You will perform complex analyses, prepare reports with recommendations, and act as the main contact with customers and suppliers on engineering matters, making decisions within your authority.

Chartered engineer status is preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HND/degree level in a STEM related discipline; Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience in Supplier and Stakeholder Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance and modification of engineering processes and procedures in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational need.
• Carry out relatively complex technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability.
• Act as main point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve relatively complex problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives.
• Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority.

Skills

Chilled Water Systems

Refrigeration

Auxiliary System Design

Education

HND/degree in STEM

Job description

• Lead the effort in developing, maintaining and modifying engineering processes and procedures in assigned areas in response to technical developments and operational need.
• Carry out relatively complex technical analyses and investigations, including evaluation and selection of technical options, and prepare reports with suggested recommendations to support the resolution of problems and the improvement of engineering capability.
• Act as main point of contact with customers and/or suppliers in assigned areas on engineering matters, to resolve relatively complex problems and issues and to maintain awareness in both parties of priorities and objectives.
• Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority.
  Experience and expertise, in Chilled Water systems, Refrigeration or Auxiliary System design.
• Qualified to HND/degree level in a STEM related discipline. Applicants should be a Chartered Engineer or hold another equivalent professional registration with a relevant institution
• Experience in Supplier and Stakeholder Management.
  Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

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: Up to £57,000 depending on skills and experience