Job title: Design Change Support Engineer
Location: Portsmouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.
Salary: £35,000 depending on experience
What you’ll be doing:
- Managing a database of engineering requirements generated within the customer community
- Refining the requirements and their prioritisation with the customer (end user) to ensure all aspects are understood and are deliverable
- Surveying and validating proposed system/equipment changes to be able to assess the complexity of the change
- Producing high level engineering technical requirements to support the solution including defining acceptance criteria and activities
- Engaging with the drawing office to agree outputs for more complex engineering change
- Agreeing the timescales and opportunity to embody the changes based on prioritisation agreed with the customer
- Supporting the operations/production team in responding to any technical queries during embodiment
- Maintaining regular dialogue with the financial and commercial teams to ensure all activity remains within budget
Your skills and experiences:
Essential
- Must have the ability to apply engineering principles to refine the customer requirements whilst understanding the application of technical standards
- Must be able to interact confidently and competently with stakeholders at all levels, both internal (company) and external (supporting organisations and customer base)
- Must be proficient in using all Office based computer applications to generate reports, technical guidance etc
Desirable
- Basic CAD experience will be an advantage in producing a variety of technical drawings
- Experience working with Royal Navy platforms and Warship Support is desirable
Benefits:
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.
The Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier Support team:
The Royal Navy Aircraft Carrier Support programme provides an opportunity to work with equipment and systems at the cutting edge of maritime technology. As part of the Warship Technical Authority you will provide the critical support to maintain the availability and capability of the QE Class working with a diverse enterprise including the Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy and a number of industrial partners. BAE Systems Maritime Services supports the development and progression of personnel within their teams and there will be plenty of opportunity to progress and diversify within the organisation
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.”
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