Engineering Governance Team Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Engineering Governance Team Lead

Job Location: Warton and Samlesbury – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £56,766 + depending on skills and experience

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

Role Description:

Working across Advanced Aerostructures engineering teams, the role ensures compliance obligations are met by defining required data, maintaining digital audit trails, and coordinating actions with stakeholders. Responsibilities include governance, assurance, product safety, SHE communication, quality management, capability development, continuous improvement, cost reporting, export control, and engineering administration. The individual will support the Centre of Excellence within the DDT&E Service Delivery Unit, lead and develop a team including Early Careers, and manage information using ETMS toolsets such as Jira, Confluence, and Tableau, ensuring efficient, effective, and transparent delivery aligned with organisational standards and audit requirements.overall..

Core Duties:

Essential:

• Experience and understanding of highly regulated industry, preferably Engineering or Manufacturing.
• Experience of any of the following;
• Quality assurance
• Capability management
• Governance
• Product safety compliance
• Capability management/development
• Ms office experience
• Qualified to degree level in a STEM or Business-related subject or suitable equivalent industry experience
• People management/people development experience

The Team:

Opportunity to lead the Advanced Aerostructures Operations and Governance Team, reporting to the Integration and Operations Lead. The role involves supporting delivery activities, representing leadership at reviews, and taking ownership of engineering support tasks on behalf of team leads.

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

A place where everyone can thrive.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Security Statement:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 2nd April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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