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Job Title: Senior Human Factors Engineer Location: Coventry, Hybrid – average flexible 2 days on site per week, occasional Barrow/Frimley travel with expenses paid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £42,215+ (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. Role Description: You’ll play a key role in shaping how multi-layered submarine systems are designed and operated, applying Human Factors experience to improve usability, safety and performance. You will evaluate operator tasks, workload and system interactions, using tools such as 3D CAD, immersive VR and user trials to influence design strategies and optimise Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Working across major programmes including SSNA, you’ll contribute to safety cases, human reliability assessment and technical documentation, helping reduce risk and enhance operational effectiveness. This growing team offers considerable development opportunities, practical experience with innovative tools and a supportive environment to build your knowledge and progress your career. Core duties: • You will evaluate operator tasks and system interactions, identifying improvements to enhance usability and performance, • You’ll assess workload and situation awareness, supporting designs that optimise operator effectiveness and reduce human error, • You plan and conduct user trials, evaluating designs and refining human interaction with systems, • Your role includes assessing HMI and HCI, using tools such as CAD, VR and mock-ups, • You possess a relevant degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics or similar, or have equivalent practical experience, • You will be willing to work toward professional chartership (CIEHF), supporting your ongoing development, • You’ll have experience reviewing documentation with considerable attention to detail, supporting safety outputs You’ll join a growing Human Factors team supporting major submarine programmes, including SSNA, ensuring systems are safe, effective and optimised for operators. Working across sites and disciplines, you’ll gain exposure to innovative projects, considerable mentoring and excellent opportunities to develop and progress your career. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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 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. 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: 1st June 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. #LI-ki1 #LI-Hybrid

Expleo is currently recruiting an experienced CAD Author to support one of our major automotive customers based in Gaydon. This is a contract opportunity suited to a senior CAD professional with strong technical capability and the confidence to work independently on complex engineering projects. The Role As a CAD Author, you will play a key role in the creation, modification, and validation of engineering designs using CAD/CAM/CAE tools. You will collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality digital models, drawings, and simulations that support product development and optimisation. Key Responsibilities Translate engineering requirements into accurate technical drawings, layouts, and digital models using CAD/CAM/CAE software Create, edit, and manage complex CAD models for components, parts, and assemblies Customise CAD/CAM/CAE tools to support complex or non-standard design requirements Develop digital prototypes and conduct design simulations to verify reliability, safety, and performance Recommend design improvements based on simulation and digital prototyping outcomes Collaborate with product and manufacturing engineers throughout the design lifecycle Produce materials lists and contribute to cost estimates where required Manage assigned workstreams independently with limited supervision Coach, review, and support the work of junior or lower-level CAD professionalsAbout You Extensive experience in CAD/CAM/CAE drafting and design within an engineering environment (automotive experience highly desirable) Strong understanding of engineering drawings, standards, and best practices Proven ability to work on complex engineering designs and processes Confident working autonomously and managing multiple tasks or priorities Experience supporting or reviewing the work of junior designers/drafters Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary: competitive salary, annual bonus, car allowance and Veolia benefits Hours: 40 hours per week Location: based at Ling Hall, Coalpit Lane, Rugby, CV23 9HH with travel as required When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone. We are seeking an experienced ECI Commissioning Systems Engineer to lead the deployment, startup, and validation of complex Control and Instrumentation systems at customer sites. This technical leadership role serves as the bridge between system design and operational deployment, ensuring engineered solutions function correctly in real-world environments while exceeding customer expectations for performance, reliability, and safety. What we can offer you: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Refer an Engineer to us once you've joined and earn £1000 Access to our company pension scheme Free physiotherapy service Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential What you'll be doing: Lead execution of comprehensive commissioning plans and provide technical oversight for system integration testing and validation Configure and calibrate complex control systems including VSDs, instruments, metering, PLC, HMI, and SCADA applications Author and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) with customers Resolve complex technical issues during startup phases and provide expert troubleshooting under pressure Mentor and train customer personnel and junior engineers on system operation and maintenance Coordinate with project teams, customers, and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements What we're looking for: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related technical field 8+ years of progressive hands-on experience leading complex commissioning programs at industrial sites Advanced expertise in PLC programming (Allen-Bradley), SCADA platforms (FactoryTalk, ICONICS), and HMI configuration Proven experience with multi-vendor system integration including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and field instrumentation Strong leadership and customer-facing skills with 5+ years serving as primary technical authority during critical project phases Knowledge of industrial safety standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511) and communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profibus, OPC/OPC-UA) What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive

Job Title: Senior Human Factors Engineer Location: Coventry, Hybrid – average flexible 2 days on site per week, occasional Barrow/Frimley travel with expenses paid We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £42,215+ (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. Role Description: You’ll play a key role in shaping how multi-layered submarine systems are designed and operated, applying Human Factors experience to improve usability, safety and performance. You will evaluate operator tasks, workload and system interactions, using tools such as 3D CAD, immersive VR and user trials to influence design strategies and optimise Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Working across major programmes including SSNA, you’ll contribute to safety cases, human reliability assessment and technical documentation, helping reduce risk and enhance operational effectiveness. This growing team offers considerable development opportunities, practical experience with innovative tools and a supportive environment to build your knowledge and progress your career. Core duties: You will evaluate operator tasks and system interactions, identifying improvements to enhance usability and performance You’ll assess workload and situation awareness, supporting designs that optimise operator effectiveness and reduce human error You plan and conduct user trials, evaluating designs and refining human interaction with systems Your role includes assessing HMI and HCI, using tools such as CAD, VR and mock-ups You’ll author and review technical documentation, supporting safety cases and providing clear human factors assessment Essential Skills: You possess a relevant degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics or similar, or have equivalent practical experience You will be willing to work toward professional chartership (CIEHF), supporting your ongoing development You’ll have experience reviewing documentation with considerable attention to detail, supporting safety outputs Your experience includes communicating effectively with stakeholders within project or operation environments The Human Factors Team: You’ll join a growing Human Factors team supporting major submarine programmes, including SSNA, ensuring systems are safe, effective and optimised for operators. Working across sites and disciplines, you’ll gain exposure to innovative projects, considerable mentoring and excellent opportunities to develop and progress your career. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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 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. 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: 1st June 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. #LI-ki1 #LI-Hybrid

Workshop Manual Author / SERP Engineer Location: Whitley, Coventry Contract: 12 Months | Inside IR35 Role Overview We are seeking a Workshop Manual Author / SERP (Service Evaluation & Repair Process) Engineer to support the evaluation and development of serviceability processes for new vehicle p

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