Product Development Engineer

BAE Systems; Crewe; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join their dynamic team in the design and manufacture of next-generation ammunition. You will be involved in all stages of product lifecycle, conducting trials and preparing technical documentation, all while benefiting from a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Eligibility for annual incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in product development and processes.
• Familiar with Life Cycle Management (LCM) process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and manage product and process design activities.
• Organise and handle trials from planning to data presentation.
• Prepare technical documentation including specifications.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Manufacturing Techniques

System Integration

Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Engineering Degree

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Product Development Engineer

What you’ll be doing:

• Conducting and managing product and process design, development, test and evaluation activities on Small Arms Ammunition (SAA) products
• Organising and handling trials in a safe and suitable manner, from the trials planning stage to completion of the trial and presentation of the data
• Preparing technical documentation, including reports, procurement specifications and requirement specifications
• Carrying out and supporting technical investigations, along with developing and using safe systems of work for engineering tasks
• Working with both internal and external suppliers and customers to ensure that technical and quality requirements for manufactured items are achieved on time and on schedule
• Developing inspection and quality controls for components and assembled products, while contributing to technical, design, and project reviews, as well as the risk management process

Your skills and experiences:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification and/or HNC/HND supported by complementary experience in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in the development and industrialisation of products and processes with the ability to interpret technical drawings
• A good understanding of manufacturing techniques and assembly processes
• Experience with trials, tests, and evaluation of products or processes
• Familiarity with the Life Cycle Management (LCM) process
• Proven capability in development projects in particular system integration
• A working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design

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.

The Product Development team:

Join a dynamic engineering team designing and manufacturing next-generation ammunition for UK and export markets. As a Product Development Engineer in Small Arms Ammunition, you’ll be involved in all product lifecycle stages, from concept to production. Enjoy exposure and networking opportunities across the UK, reporting to a senior engineer and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Why BAE Systems?

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.

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.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.