Job Title: Principal Engineer- Systems (Assurance and Governance)">The role is based in Barrow in Furness and involves working on-site.Salary: £45,628-£57,500 per annum, dependent on skills and experience.You will be responsible for identifying and managing emerging or existing compliance risks related to Engineering and Quality standards, while supporting the development of new facilities and capabilities.This includes assisting in the creation and management of a risk-based audit schedule, as well as supporting inspections and recertification processes to ensure clear visibility of outcomes across the program.You will also support the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the T&FC Operational Framework and Code of Practice.Additionally, you will continuously review T&FC's governance structures and arrangements to ensure they promote appropriate levels of responsibility, accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness.Your Skills and Experience:We are looking for someone with a degree level qualification in a STEM related subject and proven experience of managing engineering and quality governance activities within a complex software environment.Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 is also essential, as is exposure to Engineering Management Plans/Business Management systems/Operational Frameworks.Desirable:Diverse experience in heavy, highly regulated industries would be beneficial.Benefits:You will receive a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance, and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan.You will also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts.Eligibility for an annual incentive may also be available.About the Role:This is a unique opportunity to take ownership and drive transparency, standardisation, and consistency, fostering a cultural transformation within the Submarines network and systems.You will play a crucial role in delivering strategic objectives and embracing leadership responsibilities, assisting in monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate process performance and efficiency.About the Team:You will join a dynamic team responsible for managing governance and assurance activities on behalf of the Test & Facilities Capability (T&FC).You will play a key role in developing and maintaining processes that support the entire engineering lifecycle.The team is currently working on the high-profile Dreadnaught Programme, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to a critical national project.About BAE Systems:This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference.You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential.We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry.Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
