Engineering Manager jobs in Germany

Job Description

Job title: Principal Mechanical Engineer

Location: Barrow-in-Furness or Bristol. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: Circa £55,000

What you’ll be doing:

1. Develop and manage requirements and acceptance criteria specific to a system or product and/or across a system of systems, platform or programme.
2. Understand the contractual and performance requirements for various systems and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities.
3. Support the team in updating documentation required for the design, including diagrams, technical specifications, supporting calculations, design evidence and justifications.
4. Undertake design reviews and presentations to customers.
5. Review relevant supplier documentation and ensure it is captured and recorded appropriately.

Your skills and experiences:

1. In-depth knowledge and experience specifying mechanical equipment and components (heat exchangers, pumps, diesel generators, hydraulic plant, compressors, etc.).
2. Knowledge in Fluid Systems (Air / Hydraulics / Water) would be beneficial.
3. Prior experience of problem solving within a build environment / industry would be beneficial.
4. Leadership / Team Management experience would be ideal.
5. BEng (Hons) / MEng or equivalent in a relevant STEM degree.
6. CEng or capable of achieving / working towards CEng.

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave incentive, and a Company-contributed Share Incentive Plan. Additional benefits include flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts. You may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Platform Combat Systems team:

As the Principal Mechanical Engineer within our Platform Combat Systems Team, you will join a team that has spent over 10 years developing equipment to support the Combat System. The team is now entering a critical build phase with many opportunities to engage with the physical product.

As the successful candidate, you will support the Senior Engineering Manager and/or external specialists during the development and analysis of mechanical systems. You will also act as Team Lead, managing daily activities, developing team skills, planning projects, and resolving related issues. We offer relocation support for all Submarine roles, subject to eligibility.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you can make a real difference. We foster an inclusive culture that values integrity and merit, empowering you to reach your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented communities, including women, minorities, people with disabilities, and + individuals. We aim to make our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you have a health condition (e.g., dyslexia, autism, anxiety disorder) that may affect your assessment, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as your nationality, previous roles, and place of birth can limit your eligibility. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Higher security vetting may require 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK, depending on the role.

Closing Date: 21st May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application early if interested.

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