Working with the development teams to ensure they identify and implement appropriate mitigation plans for emergent technical risks to the product.
About the Role
Providing independent technical scrutiny and conducting assessments of the maturity of the design. Working at the relevant stage within the engineering lifecycle to assure that these systems are designed, built, integrated and accepted into service.
Responsibilities
* Actively engage with multiple internal departments and the MoD in delivering Product Assurance against design intent for build and commissioning phases of submarine production.
* Actively engage with the Build and Integration Team to understand the Combat System, platform build plan, the management of production defects, the critical path, etc.
* Attend and observe Installation Inspections, Final Installation Inspections, Set-to-Work activities, and Combat System Design Integration Facility, Platform Combat system Release and Test Readiness Reviews, as appropriate.
Required skills
* Good understanding of submarine systems, design and operation, including transverse aspects, safety and certification.
* Thorough knowledge of the engineering lifecycle, work independently and be able to apply good practices to your work.
* An underpinning knowledge and understanding of the engineering activities associated with product development and realisation.
Preferred Skills
* Capable of achieving the appropriate Professional Institution membership level, supported by an honour’s degree or equivalent experience in an appropriate discipline.
* Demonstrable knowledge of submarine design, commissioning, operation, safety/regulation and safety case architecture.