Senior Mechanical Engineer

BAE Systems (New); Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Mechanical Engineer, where you will play a key role in integrating complex upgrades for naval vessels. This position offers the opportunity to ensure engineering integrity and provide on-site support across multiple ships. You'll leverage your in-depth mechanical knowledge and technical decision-making skills to manage design and integration challenges, contributing to the safety and efficiency of the Power & Propulsion systems. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm empowers you to fulfill your potential while making a real difference in the maritime industry.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Company Contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Annual Incentive Eligibility

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge in mechanical engineering with a broad technical understanding.
• Experience in the marine/naval industry and working towards IEng status.

Responsibilities

• Integrate complex warship upgrades and maintain engineering integrity.
• Provide on-site support and manage design and integration issues.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Safety Management

Technical Decision Making

Supplier Management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent Qualification in Related Discipline

Job description

Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

Salary: £45,000 – £47,500

What you’ll be doing:

• Key role in integrating a complex warship upgrade, delivering command confidence in the Power & Propulsion systems of Navy Vessels
• Ensuring engineering integrity is maintained through the embodiment of a complex modification to the vessels
• Providing on-site support to oversee delivery across multiple ships across class
• Ensuring change is managed efficiently in configuration and engineering best practice is carried through to subsequent embodiment periods
• Surveying, managing and resolving design and integration issues that arise through embodiment and commissioning / regeneration

Your skills and experiences:

• An in-depth knowledge in some technical areas with mechanical bias, and sufficient breadth of technical knowledge/experience to make sound engineering decisions in all technical areas, seeking support from specialist engineers where necessary
• A broad understanding of the design, integration, operation and maintenance of ships equipment including propulsion, diesel generators, propellers, shafts, bearings, intakes/exhausts, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, lub oil systems, compressed air systems, cooling systems, firefighting systems, domestic HVAC and chilled water systems
• A good understanding of safety within the ship environment, including being able to provide demonstrable experience of taking responsibility for hazard identification and management and safety decisions using sound safety management processes/tools
• Technical experience in managing specialist suppliers and OEMs
• Degree level qualification, or equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline preferably with experience in the marine/naval industry and working towards IEng status

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Warship Design Authority team:

The Warship Technical Authority is a service provided by Maritime Service Asset Management. Asset Management provides through life support for the Royal Navy and foreign customers in the management of vessel availability and capability. The Warship Technical Authority proves technical expertise through maintenance, upkeeps and capability enhancements for the full project lifecycle, from concept to delivery. It supports the Royal Navy’s QEC Class Aircraft Carriers, T45 Destroyers, T23 Frigates, HUNT Class Mine Countermeasures Vessels and Offshore Patrol Vessels. There are significant opportunities for the expansion of this service in both the UK and export markets.

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, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also 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.

Closing Date: 17^th February 2025

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.