Mechanical Engineering Manager

This vacancy is open to permanent and fixed-term BAE Systems employees only. While agency workers have access to relevant permanent opportunities, this role has been designated as an internal opportunity and therefore only permanent and fixed-term employees of BAE Systems are eligible to apply.

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Mechanical Engineering Manager

As the Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance, development and management of the Mechanical team. Through your guidance, you will support the development of the mechanical solutions, working across the engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and through detailed design, qualification, delivery and support. This role will require a close relationship with the Electrical to ensure a successful integration of the electro-mechanical solution during development.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to deliver complex Electrical Hardware product solutions within a challenging and fast-paced environment, where safety and quality of bespoke products are designed, developed, qualified and Manufactured (for which you will be part of the whole lifecycle).

What we’re looking for in you\:

You will have strong professional commitment, drive and self-motivation with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal allowing you to integrate and converse with a diverse team of engineers. You will have the ability to work in a small team, challenge others effectively, technically lead others by example, manage both short and long-term engineering objectives and contribute to the development of the engineers.

Your main responsibilities as Mechanical Engineering Manager will involve\:

· Developing, with the team, Mechanical engineering design solutions across the full Engineering Lifecycle, applying best practice and Design for X principles

· Providing guidance and expertise for the provision of tight-tolerance, highly manufacturable and environmentally sound cabinet solutions

· Underpinning delivery with a Continuous Improvement mindset; identifying areas for improvement, and developing/updating/delivering meaningful process/change to drive performance improvement

· Review, approval and acceptance of design documentation, detailed design.

· Providing support to the relevant teams for issue resolution and remedial action

Your skills and qualifications\:

Essential\:

· Experienced Mechanical/Design Engineer, preferably with significant demonstrable experience of developing and delivering novel electro-mechanical solutions.

· Experience of manufacture processes and inherent design limitations/considerations (i.e. machining, sheet metal work, welding, paint).

· Experience in supporting submarine programmes and the relevant associated limitations/assurance requirements.

· Experience in developing bespoke solutions from the ground up, from first principles, for complex, sustained, repeatable long-term manufacture.

· Experience of designing challenging technical solutions to detailed requirements.

Desirable\:

· Qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in relevant engineering

· Experience in packaging COTs electronics, data centres and/or rack installation on ships/rugged installations.

· Experience of designing products in a highly regulated industry sector.

· Experience in FEA, CFD, heat exchangers

· Experience in APQP

· Experience in detailed design development

Location\: Portsmouth Broad Oak (Hybrid, 1-2 days on site per week)

Grade\: GG12

Flexible Working\: Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. We offer the flexibility you need to do what’s important to you, whether that’s job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, we’ll support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential.

Maritime and Land Defence Solutions

As part of Defence Solutions, our Warship Support, Products and Munitions businesses play a vital role in ensuring naval forces remain equipped, ready, and capable across the full spectrum of operations, both at sea and on land.

In Warship Support, we sustain the Royal Navy’s surface fleet from HM Naval Base Portsmouth, from platform maintenance and system upgrades to deployed operational support, we work alongside the Royal Navy to ensure fleet availability and mission readiness. Our work ranges from routine dockyard tasks to complex engineering enhancements, keeping everything from T45 Destroyers to Type 23 Frigates and Aircraft Carriers modern, effective, and ready for operations.

Across our Maritime Products portfolio, we deliver advanced systems and equipment such as combat systems, sensors, propulsion technologies, and training solutions. From torpedoes like Sting Ray and Spearfish and mine neutraliser Archerfish to cutting-edge radar systems such as Sampson, Artisan and Commander Land our technology gives the Royal Navy and its allies superior detection, tracking, and engagement capability. These systems sit at the core of modern naval operations, ensuring platforms perform in the most demanding maritime environments.

We operate across the UK and are proud to employ skilled professionals across engineering, manufacturing, project management, logistics, and more. Join us, and you’ll contribute to critical defence programmes that protect national security and support front-line operations.

There are endless opportunities to grow at BAE Systems, and we will build upon the diversity of your experience through supporting your movement across our organisation. Our mission is to support our colleagues reach their full potential and so you’ll always find something new that will continue to inspire and provide an exciting and varied career that continues to play a crucial role in creating a secure tomorrow for generations to come.

We believe when you bring together different people and different perspectives it inspires creativity and drives innovation. It helps us fulfil our purpose and it's integral to our culture. We want everyone to be heard and respected, allowing us all to develop in an inclusive workplace and thrive together. 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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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