Job summary

• Mechanical or Electrical Background
• 6 month contract

Key skills required for this role

Lead Systems Engineer

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Lead Systems Engineer

Job description

Our client, a leading player in the defence and security sector, is looking to contract a Lead Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the successful delivery of project engineering tasks across various defence and security projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure design compliance across all projects.
• Manage design sub-contractors effectively.
• Approve project designs and ensure they meet safety and structural standards.
• Oversee test and verification processes.

• Support the recruitment and mobilisation of the Project Engineering team.
• Develop and maintain the WTB Design and Engineering Management Plan.
• Implement design and engineering processes and procedures specific to the project.

• Oversee design teams to develop safe and efficient engineering solutions.
• Manage the system of systems approach for delivering the project.
• Ensure project engineering operations are safe and efficient.
• Complete design and engineering tasks on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with the customer's system requirements and contractual obligations.
• Manage sub-contractor designs and engineering outputs to ensure compliance.
• Develop and execute Trials, Verification, and Validation Plans.
• Achieve necessary systems certifications.

Job Requirements:

• BSc degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Active certification in an engineering professional organisation.
• Professional Engineering Licensure.
• Advanced understanding of engineering principles and procedures.

Skills / Experience Required:

• Experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment at Chief Engineer or Design Management level.
• Knowledge of System Engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to bridge the communication gap between various stakeholders.
• Experience leading diverse teams.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 Management Systems.
• Proficiency in design software packages.
• Experience with Military Organisations and associated procurement establishments.
• Knowledge of AQAP, Mil Stan, Def Stan, European, British, and ISO standards.
• Understanding of human factors engineering.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Security Cleared or able to achieve security clearance.
• Understanding of the process for CE marking of equipment systems.

Additional Information:

This role requires UK and international travel, mostly in Europe. The ideal candidate should be willing and able to travel.
If you are an experienced Lead Systems Engineer with a strong background in defence and security, we encourage you to apply now to join our client's esteemed organisation.