Product Development Engineer
BAE Systems, Smith's Green, Cheshire East
Product Development Engineer
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BAE Systems, Smith's Green, Cheshire East
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 11 Oct | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 132b81547f664cdcbd633793d7b7b3cc
Full Job Description
- Conducting and managing product and process design, development, test and evaluation activities on Small Arms Ammunition (SAA) products
- Organising and handling trials in a safe and suitable manner, from the trials planning stage to completion of the trial and presentation of the data
- Preparing technical documentation, including reports, procurement specifications and requirement specifications
- Carrying out and supporting technical investigations, along with developing and using safe systems of work for engineering tasks
- Working with both internal and external suppliers and customers to ensure that technical and quality requirements for manufactured items are achieved on time and on schedule
- Developing inspection and quality controls for components and assembled products, while contributing to technical, design, and project reviews, as well as the risk management process, Join a dynamic engineering team designing and manufacturing next-generation ammunition for UK and export markets. As a Product Development Engineer in Small Arms Ammunition, you'll be involved in all product lifecycle stages, from concept to production. Enjoy exposure and networking opportunities across the UK, reporting to a senior engineer and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum of a Bachelor's Engineering Degree or equivalent qualification and/or HNC/HND supported by complementary experience in Mechanical Engineering - Experience in the development and industrialisation of products and processes with the ability to interpret technical drawings
- A good understanding of manufacturing techniques and assembly processes Desirable:
- Experience with trials, tests, and evaluation of products or processes
- Familiarity with the Life Cycle Management (LCM) process
- Proven capability in development projects in particular system integration
- A working knowledge of Systems Engineering and Engineering design
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.
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.