DV Cleared - Engineering Process Architect

Job Title: JDT Engineering Process Architect
Location: Basingstoke (Onsite)
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Rate: Up to £750 per day via an approved umbrella company
Clearance: Active DV Clearance Required

Are you an experienced Systems Engineering or Engineering Governance professional looking to play a key role on a major Defence programme? Our client is seeking a JDT Engineering Process Architect to support the design, development and optimisation of engineering processes, governance frameworks and delivery standards across a complex environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting MOD stakeholders in the design, development and continuous improvement of engineering processes and governance frameworks.
• Helping define and tailor engineering processes for different categories of Major Service Change.
• Supporting the adoption of modern engineering practices including Continuous Delivery pipelines and automated testing.
• Working with supplier organisations to optimise their engineering processes, governance and supporting toolsets.
• Ensuring supplier compliance with overarching MOD engineering standards, processes and governance requirements.
• Providing advice and guidance to MOD and supplier stakeholders on engineering process maturity and best practice.
• Supporting engineering assurance, governance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure engineering processes effectively support technical delivery.

What you'll bring:

• Strong technical engineering background with experience in systems design, systems integration or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience designing, implementing or improving engineering development processes within complex programmes.
• Good understanding of systems engineering principles and engineering lifecycle methodologies.
• Experience working within Defence, Government or highly regulated environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a practical approach to delivering scalable solutions.
• Experience working with engineering governance, assurance and compliance frameworks.
• Relevant engineering, technical or systems engineering qualifications are desirable.
• Knowledge of Continuous Delivery, DevSecOps, automated testing or modern engineering practices would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Systems Engineering, Engineering Governance or Engineering Process professional to join a high profile Defence programme, influencing how engineering is delivered across a major MOD environment.

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