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Job Title:
Senior Consultant – Product Assurance (Naval Architecture)
Location:
Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary:
Competitive
What You’ll Be Doing
1. You will provide independent review of product design and assurance of compliance with Life Cycle Management, Engineering and product safety policies
2. Provide independent judgement regarding the safety of the design of Submarines’ products in the context of meeting business, contract, programme, regulatory and statutory requirements
3. The provision of independent judgement regarding the establishment, maintenance and robustness of all Engineering & Product Integrity Assurance processes being executed by those responsible managers delegated by the EA
4. You will establish the assurance requirements for programmes/projects and upholding these through the product lifecycle assuring that product integrity requirements are satisfied
5. You will provide independent assurance of the certification & qualification of products as required through the product’s lifecycle, aligned with the requirements of the Submarines Product Assurance Framework
6. The provision of independent assurance that Design Reviews and Technical Bid Reviews are conducted to provide independent appraisal
And you will provide independent assurance that work is completed in accordance with all mandated Engineering policies and processes
Your Skills And Experiences
1. Experience of submarine Naval Architecture; Structures; Containment; Outfit; Anchoring, Mooring, Berthing, Towing, Salvage and Docking; and Submarine Escape, Rescue, Abandonment & Survival (SMERAS)
2. A depth of understanding of how Submarine engineering is organised and structured and how different engineering disciplines are integrated
3. Good understanding of submarine customer(s) and their requirements plus an awareness of industry approaches and standards
4. Awareness or Exposure to System Design Principles
5. Stakeholder management experience
6. Sound technical hands-on engineering knowledge
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.
The Engineering Product Assurance Department
Engineering Product Assurance Department (EPAD). The role is one of six senior consultants with various specialist skillsets supported by an Engineering manager and a team of six Principal Engineers (with solid submarine industry and ex submariner backgrounds). EPAD provides an independent risk-based assessment on governance, engineering management, and internal controls across Level 1 & 2 assurance activities. The Level 3 output offers an independent view on product/design maturity, identifying areas for intervention or improvement, and drawing upon pan-functional mutual assurance as appropriate.
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, including those underrepresented in our industry, such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you have a disability or health condition affecting your performance in assessments, please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.
Please note that many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions, which may limit eligibility based on nationality, residency, or security clearance requirements. All applicants must meet at least the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting based on residency and vetting duration.
Closing Date:
15th May 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply early if interested.
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