Defence Product Development Engineer

BAE Systems; Wales; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Product Development Engineer in Glascoed, UK. The role involves assisting in product design and system engineering for new and legacy defense products, maintaining engineering Bills of Materials, and managing supplier activities. Ideal candidates will have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong mechanical engineering experience, and knowledge of systems engineering. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Demonstrable mechanical engineering experience required.
• Capability of producing high-quality technical reports essential.
• A working knowledge of systems engineering and design is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product design and system engineering activities.
• Maintain engineering Bills of Materials (BOM) for products.
• Manage suppliers to ensure timely development activities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Ability to understand engineering drawings

Technical report writing

Knowledge of systems engineering

Risk management knowledge

Knowledge of munitions design

Familiarity with Life Cycle Management

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Product Development Engineer in Glascoed, UK. The role involves assisting in product design and system engineering for new and legacy defense products, maintaining engineering Bills of Materials, and managing supplier activities. Ideal candidates will have a Degree in Mechanical Engineering, strong mechanical engineering experience, and knowledge of systems engineering. This position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic team.