Senior Mechanical Design Lead – MBSE & Innovation

BAE Systems; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK is seeking a professional to provide technical guidance in Mechanical Design. You will inspire teams, oversee design processes, and lead efforts in continuous improvement and innovation, contributing directly to diverse commercial and military platforms. The role necessitates a Mechanical Engineering background and offers a competitive salary, pension plan, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Discount on health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the engineering development lifecycle within Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to provide technical direction across all engineering levels.
• Experience with Avionic Systems, Mission Systems, or Real-time Embedded Systems is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and governance in Mechanical Design.
• Chair and guide technical design reviews.
• Inspire teams to embrace innovative paradigms and improve processes.

Skills

Technical guidance

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK is seeking a professional to provide technical guidance in Mechanical Design. You will inspire teams, oversee design processes, and lead efforts in continuous improvement and innovation, contributing directly to diverse commercial and military platforms. The role necessitates a Mechanical Engineering background and offers a competitive salary, pension plan, and various employee benefits.