Engineering Tools and Processes Advisor; Edgewing

Job Title: Engineering Tools & Processes Advisor (Edgewing)

Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role.

Salary: £46,078+ (DOE)

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.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As an Engineering Tools and Processes Advisor, you’ll work closely with Digital Engineering teams and Engineering SMEs to bring people, processes, and tools together in a practical and collaborative way. You’ll help introduce and embed the right processes and toolsets in line with programme timelines, ensuring teams have what they need to deliver effectively and are set up for success from the outset.

Core duties:

• Act as a key interface between the Digital Engineering function and Engineering SMEs, enabling effective cross-functional collaboration
• Implement the required processes and toolsets in line with programme schedules, ensuring capability requirements are met and operational readiness is achieved
• Align the design, optimisation, and implementation of internal tool chains and operational workflows to drive efficiency, performance, and continuous improvement across the organisation
• Drive workflow automation, manage and optimise tool chains, establish and standardise best practices, and implement metrics and performance monitoring to enhance operational effectiveness
• Play a key role in shaping the strategy and planning of a new joint venture from the ground up, offering an exciting opportunity to influence business direction and growth

Essential Skills:

• Experience in aeronautical or engineering companies with knowledge of Engineering IT tools to ensure the appropriate functioning model.
• Previous proven experience in systems engineering environment
• Knowledge of the full engineering lifecycle
• Ability to effectively manage stakeholders and communicate on all levels fostering productive working relationships with the joint venture partner organisations

The Edgewing Team:

By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence.

With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters.

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.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace…