Mechanical Team Leader
// Role Summary
Lead a Mechanical Engineering team, ensuring successful product development and project management within BAE Systems. Drive innovation, manage technical risks, and foster a collaborative environment.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead and direct a team of Engineers in product development, integration, and operation.
- Provide project management oversight, ensuring accurate estimations, tracking, and execution.
- Prepare and present engineering documentation for internal and customer reviews.
- Manage resource allocation and prepare bid estimates.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide input for salary reviews.
- Ensure adherence to departmental and company policies.
// Role Specification
Mechanical Team Leader
Join BAE Systems and become a pivotal member of our global team, contributing to the development of advanced defence, aerospace, and security solutions. This role offers the opportunity to pioneer progress and protect what matters most, shaping a safer future.
About the Role:
The Mechanical Team Leader will rapidly acquire a comprehensive understanding of products within their specialization group, covering development, integration, and operation. You will guide a team of Engineers to leverage existing product knowledge, ensure future designs are fit for purpose, achieve practical solutions, and effectively manage technical risks. This role involves providing project management oversight, ensuring projects are correctly estimated, tracked, executed, and that appropriate processes and procedures are followed.
Core Duties:
- Prepare and present Mechanical Development Plans, Design Scheme Data Packs, and other engineering details for internal reviews and customer forums.
- Peer review the work of other mechanical engineers, including designs, design data, hand calculations, and technical reports.
- Chair design review panels at functional and project levels, both internally and in customer-facing contexts.
- Prepare project plans, direct their implementation, and monitor and report progress and expenditure against agreed budgets.
- Devise and maintain resource plans, managing the allocation of Mechanical Engineering resources to meet project demands.
- Prepare estimates for new bids and support the generation of proposals and documentation.
- Coordinate and conduct Performance and Development Reviews, and provide input for Salary Reviews for the Mechanical Engineering Team.
- Provide governance on the adherence of Mechanical Team members and associated Project Teams to departmental and company policies and procedures.
Essential Skills:
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
- A proven track record of product development from concept through to production within an engineering environment.
- Previous team leading and/or project management experience.
- Competence in using CAD tools for design models (CREO preferred).
- Experience with TeamCenter, DOORs, and JIRA is advantageous.
- Experience in areas such as avionic systems, optical displays, mechatronics, electronics packaging, anthropometrics, design with composites, additive layer manufacturing, and test and measurement equipment will be valuable.
The Mechanical Engineering Design Team:
Our Mechanical Engineering Design team supports new product development by providing design and analysis services across various projects, including head-worn and cockpit display systems, flight controls, and active inceptor programs. They also play a crucial role in supporting internal production and external customers with equipment in service.
Why BAE Systems?
At BAE Systems, you will build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. We offer lifelong learning, meaningful work, and an environment where you can grow with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognized for your contributions and enjoy tailored rewards, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, and a balanced lifestyle. Our supportive culture fosters a sense of belonging and pride in making a difference.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. A diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to our work.
Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. Factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held, and place of birth can affect eligibility for certain roles. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) as a minimum. Many roles require higher levels of National Security Vetting, typically requiring 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.