Job Title:
Lead
Mechanical Engineer – Product Assurance
Location:
Barrow-In-Furness, Hybrid
We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please
speak
to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:
Circa £55,000 depending on experience
Who we are:
Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions, shaping a safer future for all of us.
From the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.
What you will be doing:
In this role, you will deliver engineering assurance across Maritime Submarines products, ensuring product integrity and compliance across major programmes. You will plan and prioritise assurance activities using a risk-based approach, l ead
assurance reviews, and provide i ndependent
oversight of engineering d ecisions.
You will work closely with engineering and business teams to influence product quality, support safe delivery, and act as an i ndependent
voice in safety assurance, ensuring products meet required standards across the full engineering lifecycle.
Core duties:
Deliver engineering assurance across submarine programmes, ensuring alignment with the Product Assurance Framework and maintaining product integrity
Plan and prioritise assurance activities using a risk-based approach, focusing on key technical risks
L ead
and support assurance reviews, validating design d ecisions,
technical bids, and engineering evidence
Provide i ndependent
oversight to design and technical reviews, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and policies
Ensure products are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and fully integrated, with hazards demonstrated ALARP and configurations controlled
Collaborate across engineering and business teams to influence outcomes, drive quality, and support programme delivery
Apply mechanical engineering e xpertise
across design, testing, commissioning, and design proving activities, including verification and validation
Utilise event reporting, root cause a nalysis,
audits, and change m anagement
to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement
Essential Skills:
Mechanical engineering knowledge across the full engineering lifecycle (design, testing, commissioning, verification & validation)
Experience delivering engineering assurance or operating within assurance/governance frameworks
S trong
understanding of risk-based approaches, hazard m anagement
(ALARP), and safety assurance
Experience l eading
or supporting technical and design reviews, including validation of engineering evidence
Knowledge of configuration c ontrol,
change m anagement,
and engineering compliance within regulated environments
Experience in root cause a nalysis,
audits, and event/incident reporting
S trong
stakeholder engagement and ability to influence across engineering and business teams
Ability to interpret and c hallenge
technical d ecisions
to ensure product safety, quality, and integration
The Product Assurance Team:
The Product Assurance team sits at the centre of c omplex
submarine programme delivery, providing i ndependent
oversight and assurance across engineering activities. You will contribute to assurance schedules and gain exposure to audits, inspections, reviews, tests, and trials, while supporting issue investigations and tracking assurance activities. This role offers the opportunity to act as a trusted technical advisor, directly supporting the safety and integrity of advanced submarine systems. Relocation support may be available across submarine roles, subject to eligibility criteria.
A place where everyone can thrive:
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and encourage discussion of reasonable adjustments where needed.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export c ontrol
restrictions. A pplicants
m ust
meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard, and many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, including 5–10 years continuous UK residency depending on t he role.
Why BAE Systems?
Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. Lifelong learning, meaningful work, and a supportive culture enable you to grow with c onfidence.
You’ll be recognised for your contribution and supported with rewards that matter most to you.
Closing Date:
28th April 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, please apply as early as possible.
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