This permanent position plays a pivotal role in overseeing engineering deliverables to ensure projects meet all design, safety, and regulatory standards within the defence industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring design compliance and managing design sub-contractors
Overseeing project design approval processes
Ensuring safety and structural standards throughout project delivery
Conducting test and verification activities
Supporting the recruitment and mobilisation of the Project Engineering team
Producing and maintaining the WTB Design and Engineering Management Plan
Developing and implementing project-specific design and engineering processes
Setting and managing the system of systems approach required for project delivery
Ensuring design and engineering tasks meet timelines, budgets, and applicable standards
Managing sub-contractor designs and ensuring compliance with project requirements
Developing and executing Trials, Verification, and Validation Plans
Collaborating with other departments to identify and resolve technical issues
Promoting a mission zero safety culture within the delivery team and supply chain
Job Requirements:
Experience in Systems Engineering and Model Based Systems Engineering
BSc degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
Active certification in an engineering professional organisation
Professional Engineering Licensure
Advanced understanding of engineering principles and procedures
Knowledge and experience of System Engineering principles and practices
Proficiency in design software packages
Experience working with Military Organisations and associated procurement establishments
Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Management Systems and ISO 45001:2018
Exceptional organisational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail
Security clearance or ability to achieve it
Understanding of CE marking of equipment systems
Willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas, primarily within Europe
If you are an experienced Systems Engineer looking for a challenging new role with significant responsibilities within the Defence industry, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and talented team