Project Leader- Manufacturing and Fabrication

Project Leader- Manufacturing and Fabrication

Would you like to lead the deployment of new processes, systems and technologies in Manufacturing and Fabrication on behalf of Operations and Build Delivery? We currently have a vacancy for a Project Leader- Manufacturing and Fabrication at our site in Barrow-In-Furness.

As a Project Leader- Manufacturing and Fabrication, you will lead, co-ordinate and execute the Manufacturing & Fabrication aspect of Manufacturing Engineering (Systems) objectives and provide guidance and advice in a consistent, professional manner, taking cognisance of cost, schedule, safety and quality standards. You will also provide leadership where required on the delivery of projects or complex tasks.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to grow and shape a Manufacturing Engineering organisation from its current state, whilst supporting multi programme delivery, with a specific emphasis on deploying new or improved systems, technology or process solutions to the Manufacturing & Fabrication area, to bring it into the digital era

Your main responsibilities as a Project Leader- Manufacturing and Fabrication will involve:

Coordinating a multi-functional team of Manufacturing Engineering and business personnel in delivering required Manufacturing Engineering (Systems) projects, to the business, in a timely manner.

Managing the workload, matching demand with available capacity, working with the "Domain Manager" to prioritise projects and maintain progress against agreed milestones and delivery dates.

Providing accurate and appropriately detailed management reports such that project progress is visible and issues can be addressed in a timely manner.

Ensuring you operate in compliance with the company's code of ethics and maintain discipline in full compliance with company policies and procedures.

Completion of required leadership training courses and demonstrating correct leadership behaviours in accomplishing projects, as well as operating at the required level of performance.

Maintaining a record of, and reporting all safety related events including near misses and accidents in accordance with SHE policies and procedures.

Providing full support to Manufacturing Engineering and Build Delivery and completing additional duties as required by the Head of Manufacturing Engineering when called upon to do so.

Being a key contributor to the development of the Manufacturing Engineering Systems strategy collaborating both internally and externally.

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential

Manufacturing Engineering experience

An understanding of how systems, technology and processes can positively impact business culture.

Strong stakeholder engagement experience and comfortable working at all levels across all functions.

Experience of working on projects with a 360 responsibility (limited information or from concept stage)

The ability to produce exact requirement up-dates and reports and interpret the returned data and push back where required.

The ability to produce work completion reports

Ability to capture and present robust requirements ensuring these are understood by all affected domains and delivered accordingly.

Desirable

Project management experience (Systems related projects desirable).

Knowledge of problem solving and root cause identification methodology.

An understanding of business architecture underpinning the operational systems.

Knowledge of relevant technologies, systems or processes within other manufacturing industries.

Good understanding of the BAE Maritime Submarines business.

What we're looking for in you:

You will demonstrate strong communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships. You will need to be able to influence multiple stakeholders and interact confidently with senior management as well as cross functionally. Strong analytical and problem solving skills are key to the success of this role.

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

Salary: £37,953+

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, childcare vouchers, 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.

Maritime - Submarines

Our Submarines business has been safely delivering world class submarines to the UK Royal Navy for more than a century.

The Astute class will equip the Royal Navy with its largest and most capable generation of attack submarines. We are responsible for the design, build, test and commissioning of these state-of-the-art vessels. In total, seven boats will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Dreadnought is the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines. We will deliver four submarines to the Royal Navy, with the first submarine entering service in the early 2030s. Dreadnought is widely considered to be one of the world's most complex engineering challenges.

We have sites in Barrow-in-Furness, Filton, Frimley, Ash Vale, Broad Oak and Weymouth, and we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

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.

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