Job Title: Assistant Chief Engineer (Build Support)
Location: Filton / Barrow – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience.
What you’ll be doing
You will be reviewing the inputs of the ILS team and providing the governance and ensuring the right toolsets and processes are always in place. Agree customer requirements upfront and authorise the outputs at the end, confirming they are fit for purpose and safe before organising the release to the customer.
Providing technical governance and review of the various teams amongst 300 engineers, and making sure steps and processes have been followed. Proactively performing process improvement and innovations to further refine and streamline business procedures.
Engaging and regularly reporting directly to Chief Engineer of Support, and liaising with broader Internal BAE Business Units and External Stakeholders, including the MOD.
Your skills and experiences
Essential: Registered or working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng). Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, or a related technical field. Extensive experience in supportability engineering, ILS, or sustainment roles within defence, aerospace, automotive, or related industries.
Solid understanding of maintenance design and optimisation. Experience in developing and implementing supportability strategies. Excellent senior stakeholder management and communication skills.
Desirable: Experience with digital twin technology, condition-based maintenance, or predictive analytics. Extensive Knowledge of supportability standards such as DEF STAN 00-600, MIL-STD-1388, or ASD S3000L.
Benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping 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 thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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.
All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residence in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role.
Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
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