Principal Engineer - PLM Outfitting Information and Systems

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Principal Engineer – PLM Outfitting Information & Systems

Would you like to support the implementation and facilitation of the through life Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system across Naval Ships? We currently have a vacancy for a Principal Engineer which can be based anywhere in the UK.

As Principal Engineer – PLM Outfitting Information & Systems you will take the lead in developing and implementing PLM related processes, policies, requirements, enabling technology, and management of product information. This requires analytical skills, risk assessment, and adherence to standards, alongside contributing to continuous improvement and safety protocols.You will oversee team performance and development, and provide specialised expertise and support across projects, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and technical best practices.

This role offers you the chance to progress your career, taking on a more autonomous role, leading activities and deputising for the Information & Systems Manager. The work you do is crucial to the operation of the PLM Capability Centre and contributes to the successful implementation and use of PLM across Naval Ships.

Your main responsibilities as a Principal Engineer – PLM Outfitting Information & Systems:

·Provide specialist expertise in PLM and Outfitting to enable the correct application of operational procedures (including product change management, variant management, configuration control, information security, design standards) and uses management tools to monitor compliance and alignment.

·Provide advice and guidance to Naval Ships business and the GCS Programmes to support adoption of PLM capabilities and adherence to policies and standards.

·Optimise processes in line with agreed standards and evaluation of methods and tools.

·Review and improves usage and application of methods and tools.

·Contribute to capability assessments, funding proposals and bid responses.

·Collect and analyse qualitative and quantitative data as required to report on the PLM capability and operational performance

·Define the required behaviour and performance of the PLM Outfit capabilities in terms of the total user experience, resolving potential conflicts between differing user requirements.

·Specify measurable criteria for the required usability and accessibility of the PLM capabilities identifying where responsibility for developing such capabilities (e.g. processes) lies outside PLMCC.

·Develop and execute test plans to ensure that the developed PLM capabilities meets the agreed requirements.

·Contribute specialist expertise to the development of technical strategies, policies, standards and practices within own area of responsibility and manage that they are applied correctly.

·Work regularly with senior customer and supplier stakeholders in Naval Ships and Customer organisations, presenting and engaging on the PLM capabilities, as well as PLM Outfit.

·Will lead work groups to resolve issues over a more extended period (weeks/months) and will carry out resource and milestone planning.

·Mentor and support junior staff members providing guidance, knowledge‑sharing, and coaching to develop capability, promote best practice, and ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality work

Your skills and qualifications

• ·Proven PLM experience in a highly complex product design/build engineering environment with CAD (Foran) and PDM (Windchill) experience in the Outfitting Information & Systems discipline
• ·Proven ability to develop and sustain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders for successful realisation of PLM objectives.
• ·Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels, including senior management, technical and IM&T.
• ·Proven ability to develop relationships to ensure successful agreement and implementation of stakeholder requirements.
• ·Strong communication skills when briefing individuals and groups at all levels of the organisation.

What we're looking for in you

Applicants should ideally be Degree qualified or have equivalent experience, likely to be in a technology, engineering, science or IT related discipline.

Location: Flexible, UK

Grade: GG11

Advert closes: 30th October, interviews likely W/C 9th Nov

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

Our Naval Ships business

We design and manufacture a range of naval ships and state of the art combat systems and equipment, giving customers the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations. From offshore patrol vessels through to the latest City Class Type 26 frigates that we are building for the UK Royal Navy, and the Australian Hunter Class and Canadian Surface Combatant, we are a business that operates on a truly global platform and can offer a wide range of opportunities where you can play your part in these challenging and exciting projects.

Attracting and retaining the sharpest minds is essential for a globally competitive UK naval engineering business. Our aim is to recruit the very best talent and we welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds, with many different skills, experience and perspectives. We offer the flexibility you need to do what’s important to you, whether that’s job sharing, home working, or simply the ability to flex your start and stop times. Where practical, we’ll support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your full potential.

We are committed to supporting work life balance for all our employees and embrace a range of modern working practices, which aim to enhance flexibility for individuals whilst also enabling business performance. Flexibility provisions vary by role, but include; hybrid working arrangements, flexible working patterns and shift working.

We want to be the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity and inclusion. We care about difference in all forms and want to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under-represented within our industry, including women, people from ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to be a preferred home for veterans and reservists.

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We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and who have been in their current role for 12 months or longer

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