Engineering Manager – Mechanical Engineering (Platform Systems)

at  BAE Systems

Job Title: Engineering Manager – Mechanical Engineering (Platform Systems)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Competitive

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• BEng (Hons), MEng, or equivalent qualification in a relevant STEM discipline
• Proven track record in delivering mechanical systems throughout the full development lifecycle
• Extensive experience in applying technical expertise across all stages of the engineering process
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in specifying mechanical equipment and components, such as heat exchangers, pumps, diesel generators, hydraulic systems, and compressors
• Demonstrated passion and understanding of leadership and management, with relevant qualifications or training considered an advantage

• Manage and lead a team responsible for the design, development and delivery of ship systems, ensuring clear understanding of scope, providing strategic guidance, and advising on best practices to achieve sustainable success
• Enable programme delivery by planning engineering scope, generating resource estimates and managing the capability profile of your team
• Responding with agility to emergent programme challenges, working collaboratively across functions to maintain engineering quality and schedule integrity
• Ensure design evidence, justification and validation meets the required quality standards, is well-documented, and approved by the appropriate stakeholders
• Guarantee all work aligns with contractual obligations while adhering to company standards, safety protocols, environmental considerations, and local business processes
• Lead and participate in design reviews and collaborative programme activities, simplifying complex technical arguments into clear, concise, and logical presentations for technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Create innovative design solutions within agreed timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks to meet critical project milestones