Would you like to play a key role within the development and delivery of heavy munitions projects? We currently have a vacancy for a Mechanical Engineer at our site in Glascoed. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be working within Heavy Munitions who are responsible for the design, development, evaluation, testing and in-service support of various munitions products. You will have responsibility for the coordination of activities undertaken by specialist engineers as well as carrying out the project-specific activities defined by project plans/ tasks to develop these products. This role will provide you with the unique opportunity to work with the design of munitions, as well as the chance to witness the product trials. You will have a really broad scope of work with good variation of day-to-day activities and involvement across the whole product lifecycle. There are a number of different routes available for future career progression, where the provision of training can be tailored towards your individual aspirations. Your main responsibilities as a Mechanical Engineer will involve: Assisting product design and system engineering activities for new and legacy products The configuration and maintenance of engineering Bills of Materials (BOM) for products Facilitating product design and evaluation/ down selection e.g. Pugh Matrices, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA). Process design, definition and critical evaluation e.g. Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Process Control Plans (PCP). Coordination of theoretical simulations e.g. (thermal, structural, fluids and aerodynamics) The management of suppliers, both internal and external, to ensure that development activities are completed to time and schedule Lifecycle management (contributing towards design reviews) from concept to disposal Contribution to the Risk Management process Working as part of an integrated project team, including regular engagement with project management, procurement (supply chain) and operations Your skills and qualifications as a Mechanical Engineer: Essential: Degree/HND/HNC or equivalent qualification or experience within mechanical engineering Demonstrable mechanical engineering experience Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and models Capability/ experience of producing high-quality technical reports Desirable: A working knowledge of systems engineering and engineering design Working knowledge of risk management Knowledge of munitions design and manufacture Familiarity with the Life Cycle Management (LCM) process What we're looking for in you: You will possess excellent communication skills to enable you to successfully coordinate with and build effective relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. You will be a good team-player, with the ability to work independently when required. Location: Glascoed, South Wales Salary: £32,285+ commensurate with skills and experience Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive. BAE Systems BAE Systems is one of the world’s leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries. To apply: https://express.candarine.com/campaign/url/forward/e6ebc0046edf
