Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Grange-Over-Sands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team in Grange. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing design evidence, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring effective engineering solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex projects while enjoying a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and flexible working options. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role could be your next great career move.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave allowance

Company contributed Share Incentive Plan

Flexible working options

Employee assistance programme

Cycle2work scheme

Employee discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Proficiency in CAD and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop design evidence to ensure safe and effective designs.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.

Skills

Engineering Design

Complex Problem Solving

Technical Presentation

Mentoring

CAD Proficiency

Engineering Lifecycle Knowledge

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mechanical or Science Subjects

Tools

CAD Software

MS Office

Job description

Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer, Grange

Client:

BAE Systems

Location:

Grange, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior/Principal Platform Systems Mechanical Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness. This position will require full time on-site presence

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing the package of design evidence required to justify a safe, effective design and generate customer confidence in the design solution
• Specifying and assisting in the build of prototypes, products and systems suitable for testing
• Providing timely corrective actions on all assigned defects and issues
• Ensuring that commitments are agreed, reviewed and met
• Mentoring junior engineers regarding technical matters
• Making presentations effectively to technical and management audiences and within this, be able to identify and keep abreast of novel technical concepts and markets
• Author/co-author technical reports, papers, articles, patents and presentations as required

Your skills and experiences:

• Educated to Degree level in Engineering, Mechanical or Science Subjects
• Be able to design documentation with the ability to present these to customers and wider groups
• Have the ability to solve complex engineering calculations
• Have an Engineering Lifecycle background
• Be proficient in CAD, MS Office and be comfortable with other IT applications

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 T&C Engineering Support team:

Being a part of the team, you will have a great opportunity to be involved in the planning and reactive support to ensure that the engineering aspects of testing and commissioning activities are undertaken in a safe and appropriate way whilst ensuring design intent are maintained. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be a part of some of our most complex projects to date and to have great a opportunity for career development. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria

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.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Closing Date: 17th May 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.

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Created on 02/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom