Engineering Applications Support Manager

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Engineering Applications Support Manager

Would you like a varied role that involves working across all engineering functions within BAE Systems Land UK? We currently have a vacancy for an Engineering Application Support Manager at one of our main UK vehicle site Telford

As experts on combat vehicles, BAE Systems Land UK supply the Armed Forces with state of the art equipment. We also offer in service support and life extension programmes, along with a range of engineering and supply services.

We have exported over 10,000 vehicles to 23 countries around the world, and offer extensive support and upgrade services to our customers. Our range of vehicles includes the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank, Warrior infantry fighting vehicle, Terrier combat engineer vehicle and military bridging systems.

As an Engineering Applications Support Manager, you will support the Engineering function with regard to recommended practice use of engineering software tools (Computer Aided Design, Product Development Management, Product Lifecycle Manager Etc.) configuration management and development of solutions to complex problems. This role reports into the Information Management & Technology (IM&T) function.

This role will provide you with supporting people all day every day it is a very personable role, building relationships within the business.

Your main responsibilities as Engineering Applications Support Manager will involve:

Supporting the introduction of new software tools including test management, training and early life support

Working with Engineering leads and users to help maximise process efficiency and high levels of software utilisation within practice guidelines. Lead user awareness and provision of user support

Monitoring incident resolution performance and liaise with third party support agents

Oversee the maintenance of engineering toolsets (CAD configuration, drawing borders etc.) including the support provided by software vendors and other third parties. Identify and deliver relevant supporting documentation for new and existing toolsets.

Liaising with the wider IM&T function in support of application rationalisation and maintenance of legacy data

Supporting data quality improvement assessments and support corrective actions

Supporting IT projects such as application and infrastructure upgrades, Support business improvement and transformation projects

Providing ad-hoc technical support

Managing the IM&T Engineering Tools team workload and deliverables, team and individual development

Your skills and qualifications:

Have a degree or HND/HNC in a relevant engineering or IT based discipline with extensive engineering experience in a suitable engineering role

Be a proficient user of Siemens Teamcenter (Unified Architecture) or at least one of the major in-house CAD systems (Siemens NX or PTC CREO), SAP, MS Office Applications, have a good knowledge of engineering change management and Product Lifecycle Management concepts

Experience in implementation and development of engineering tools would be an advantage

Ability to engage with engineering specialists at all levels

What we're looking for in you:

You must possess a significant personal drive and energy along with the ability to deliver a diverse programme to within demanding time, cost and quality constraints are essential attributes to succeed.

Location: Telford

Salary: £40k+ depending on experience

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.

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.

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.

Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we sometimes close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role with BAE Systems.