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Job Title:Lead Mechanical Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role Salary:Competitive What you’ll be doing: As a Lead Principal Engineer within the SSNA Platform Mechanical Integrated Delivery Team (IDT), you will play a key leadership role in delivering engineering scope across a complex and fast-paced submarine programme. You’ll take ownership of multiple systems, provide technical assurance, and collaborate across disciplines to drive delivery forward. Leading the delivery of assigned engineering scope, ensuring quality and timely outputs across design, integration, and qualificationOverseeing technical ownership of several mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with system requirements and effective collaboration across interface areasProducing engineering artifacts, including documentation, calculations and performing simulation/analysis.Managing task allocation and progress tracking through structured tools (Jira/Confluence), ensuring alignment with programme milestones, cost, and schedule expectationsCoaching and supporting engineers at all levels — from graduates to senior professionals — to grow technical capability and confidenceWorking closely with peers, suppliers, and wider functional stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain delivery momentumReviewing technical documentation, supporting hazard assessments, and managing change control with sound engineering judgementProactively identifying and addressing shortfalls in delivery, documentation or process — embedding a culture of openness, improvement, and accountability Your skills and experiences: We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead engineering work packag