Our client, a leading organisation within the defence and security sector, is seeking a Principal Engineer specialising in Support Engineering and Reliability Centred Maintenance. This contract role will support the development and delivery of reliable, maintainable engineering solutions across submarine-related programmes, with opportunities available in Barrow, Brough or Filton.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing senior engineering expertise across Support Engineering and Reliability Centred Maintenance activities
Developing and applying reliability, maintainability and supportability engineering principles
Leading Reliability Centred Maintenance analysis and producing clear technical recommendations
Supporting the identification of operational, maintenance and equipment reliability requirements
Preparing and reviewing technical documentation, engineering reports and supportability evidence
Working collaboratively with engineering, design, maintenance and project teams
Contributing to risk assessments, technical reviews and continuous improvement activities
Communicating complex engineering information clearly to internal and external stakeholders
Job Requirements:
Significant experience working as a Principal Engineer or in a senior engineering position
Strong knowledge of Support Engineering, Reliability Centred Maintenance and reliability engineering principles
Experience within the defence, security, marine, submarine or other highly regulated engineering environment
Understanding of maintainability, availability, lifecycle engineering and integrated logistics support
Ability to analyse technical information and develop practical, evidence-based solutions
Excellent technical report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving abilities with a methodical and detail-focused approach
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team
Contract Details:
12-month contract
37 hours per week
Hybrid working, with two to three days per week on site
Locations available in Barrow, Brough or Filton
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If you are an experienced Principal Engineer with expertise in Support Engineering and Reliability Centred Maintenance, apply now to support complex and highly important programmes within the defence and security sector
