Engineer - Obsolescence

Job description

Engineer – Obsolescence

Would you like to be part of a team which integrates and coordinates how obsolescence is managed and mitigated across a state-of-the-art combat system on board the UK's submarines? We currently have a vacancy for an Engineer – Obsolescence at our sites in Weymouth, Frimley or Filton, Bristol.

As an Engineer – Obsolescence, you will play a pivotal role in supporting, integrating and coordinating Obsolescence activities from design through to and including in service.

This role will enable you to use your analytical, verbal and written skills to interact with a broad stakeholder base and contribute to this vital area. Driven by the increased use of Commercial off-the-shelf technology, obsolescence is becoming an ever more critical part of the design and support solution that BAE Systems supplies.

Your main responsibilities as an Engineer – Obsolescence:

With support from the Obsolescence Manager, contributing to the development and delivery of Obsolescence Management Plans, Risk Assessments and Reports.

Maintaining the Combat System Obsolescence Notification Database including identifying areas for improvement.

Performing secretarial duties to the CS Obsolescence Management Working Group, ensuring meeting minutes, actions and reports are generated, co-ordinated and managed.

With support from the CS Obsolescence Manager and Principal Engineer (Obsolescence), you will lead the delivery of the Astute Programme Obsolescence resolution process.

Identifying key stakeholders and co-ordinating obsolescence events through the Obsolescence Management End to End process, ensuring impact to projects/programmes is understood, communicated and progressed through to resolution.

Pro-actively engaging within the wider enterprise to determine candidate Mitigation and Resolution solutions for identified obsolescence.

As Engineer – Obsolescence, your skills and qualifications must include:

Qualified to HND/C level in an appropriate Engineering or Scientific discipline, or equivalent experience

Experience of compiling reports, of a technical and project nature, utilising MS Office applications to compile and present information across the enterprise.

An appreciation of the causes of Obsolescence and the general strategies deployed in mitigating and resolving Obsolescence, through-out the product lifecycle desirable

An understanding of Integrated Logistical Support (ILS)/supportability processes

Awareness of specialist tools, processes, policies and services for the management of Obsolescence would be beneficial

What we're looking for in you:

We are looking for a motivated, pro-active person who is able to work autonomously to drive continuous improvement. You must also be a strong communicator, able to translate and analyse technical data into summarised, concise reports.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Weymouth. Potentially Frimley or Filton Bristol for the right candidate

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, 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

Complex Systems and Support:

Complex Systems and Support (CS&S) is part of BAE Systems Submarines. We predominantly supply to the UK MoD but with smaller derivative work done in support of international Customers. Our team is responsible for system design, build and/or procurement of the major electronic and mechanical systems on a submarine, as well as provision of test, integration and support services.

Innovation is central to our DNA and has produced the Common Combat System (CCS) to address the customer's affordability, technology and capability challenges. It is based on commercial off-the-shelf technology (COTS) coupled with bespoke military hardware and software and is being progressively rolled-out into the UK's Submarine flotilla.

We effectively incorporate rapidly evolving, commercial technology, new capabilities and changes coming from the operational environment into long-term build, maintenance and in-service programmes.

As a 'system of systems' integrator we work closely with our Customer, partners and suppliers to develop and provide innovative, intelligent and value for money solutions across all classes of UK Submarine both in build and in service with the Royal Navy, ensuring our submariners always have world-class, safe, capable and available products.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation .