Job title: Senior Engineering Manager - Nuclear Engineering Improvements
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:
- The purpose of this role is to provide leadership, management and strategic direction regarding the infrastructure, systems and assets associated with the Design, Procurement, build & Test of the Astute, Dreadnought(DNT) and SSNA Naval Steam Reactor Plants (NSRP)
- This role will be required to lead and manage a multidiscipline team of highly skilled Engineers in support of the asset management strategy and framework, policies, processes and strategic plan
- Interfacing with an array of customers and key stakeholders to enable the delivery of the strategic aim of Platform Nuclear Engineering Department and the wider submarines enterprise
- Act as the point of contact for senior external stakeholders within the Ministry of Defence, Rolls Royce and the Dreadnought Alliance and internal senior program managers, safety case teams, chief engineers and program risk teams
- Manage a team of specialist engineers analysing complex issues to conduct root cause analysis and development of effective through life management solutions
- Manage LfE on behalf of PNED and develop solutions for implementation
- The role will require specialist in depth knowledge and experience with the toolsets associated with root cause analysis RCA , failure modes and effects FMEA, life cycle management DMAIC and reliability centred maintenance RCM and will require specific skills to be able to interface and influence key stakeholders within the wider submarines enterprise to endorse engineering improvements that provide schedule and cost benefits throughout the product lifecycle. Rolls Royce, MoD, external suppliers and world class industry SME's
- Responsibility for leading a team delivering cost saving innovative designs across the submarine enterprise Circa £21m plus per project
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and understanding of ISO:55000 principles
- Significant experience in the leadership & management
- Ability to lead and conduct Major Quality Failure investigations
- Significant experience in RCA, RCM, DMAIC, FMEA,LfE and lean principles
- Ability to be able to influence and communicate with stakeholder at all levels in the organisation
Desirable:
Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual leave incentive.
The Platform Nuclear Engineering team:
The Platform Nuclear Engineering Department is a growing capability to accommodate the growing Nuclear Engineering demand on the business as the shipyard takes on an unprecedented challenge of delivering multiple classes of Naval Reactor Plant. The team covers activities ranging from design,safety assurance, engineering/technical problem solving to practical innovation and improvement projects across the Engineering Lifecycle with a strong focus on the Build and Commissioning of the reactor plant. There is good opportunity for professional development and career progression.
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 and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also 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.
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