Mechanical Lead - Fluid Systems

BAE Systems, Gregson Lane, Lancashire

Mechanical Lead - Fluid Systems

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BAE Systems, Gregson Lane, Lancashire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 16 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8e51228b028b4fce90129d039f26a7ec

Full Job Description

  • Creating a target state vision for your capability area based on the latest engineering best practice which supports the overall GCAP Programme objectives and Digital Engineering Vision
  • Innovating and delivering the engineering processes, technology, people and culture required by your capability area to develop the GCAP product
  • Co-designing and delivering the product development solution (processes, methods, tools, technology, people, data) alongside software vendor partners, internal engineering function and project stakeholders and other product owners
  • Leading business change, including communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, building coalitions and creating urgency
  • Building and leading a multi-disciplinary team to develop and deliver the solutions required by the GCAP Programme
  • Liaising with international and UK partners to discuss, agree and deploy a solution works across the whole GCAP enterprise

    Ability to analyse information and apply engineering judgement to solve problems
  • Be comfortable working with ambiguity, challenging established thinking, innovating, creating new ways of working and leading change
  • Proven experience in an Engineering Discipline role
  • Professional Qualification: Relevant Engineering/STEM degree (BEng or Higher)
  • Experience of leading small teams
  • Desirable:
  • Professional registration
  • Experience of different stages of the Product Lifecycle - Concept Design through to Integration and Test
  • Development of processes, methods and toolsets used in the product development process and Knowledge of Flowmaster (Siemens), & Team Centre Unified
  • Proven experience in an Engineering Discipline role

    The FCAS Digital Engineering Team are paving the way for breakthroughs in new product development, operational performance, support and maintenance. By exploiting the latest digital technologies, data and the new engineering thinking to create better, faster and more cost-effective outputs we are providing the foundation to deliver the Global Combat Air Programme across the UK, Japan and Italy. We are rethinking the way that aircraft are developed and supported, streamlining our processes and bringing together people, technology and data to reduce cost and product development lead time.
  • 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 at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks

    Salary: £54,793 - £60,326 (Commensurate with on skills and experience), 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.