Mechanical Engineer, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Client:
BAE Systems
Location:
Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Description:
Job title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
What you’ll be doing:
* Key role in integrating a complex warship upgrade, delivering command confidence in the Power & Propulsion systems of Navy Vessels
* Ensuring engineering integrity is maintained through the embodiment of a complex modification to the vessels
* Providing on-site support to oversee delivery across multiple ships across class
* Ensuring change is managed efficiently in configuration and engineering best practice is carried through to subsequent embodiment periods
* Surveying, managing and resolving design and integration issues that arise through embodiment and commissioning / regeneration
Your skills and experiences:
* An in-depth knowledge in some technical areas with mechanical bias, and sufficient breadth of technical knowledge/experience to make sound engineering decisions in all technical areas, seeking support from specialist engineers where necessary
* A broad understanding of the design, integration, operation and maintenance of ships equipment including propulsion, diesel generators, propellers, shafts, bearings, intakes/exhausts, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, lub oil systems, compressed air systems, cooling systems, firefighting systems, domestic HVAC and chilled water systems
* A good understanding of safety within the ship environment, including being able to provide demonstrable experience of taking responsibility for hazard identification and management and safety decisions using sound safety management processes/tools
* Technical experience in managing specialist suppliers and OEMs
* Degree level qualification, or equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline preferably with experience in the marine/naval industry and working towards IEng status
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.
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.
Closing Date: 17th February 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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