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About BAE Systems Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's national objectives by providing platforms and services to the Saudi armed forces. The company has invested in the development of Saudi talent, technology, infrastructure, and local companies within the defense supply chain.

The Role of Technical Services Lead Mechanical

This full-time position is for a Technical Services Lead Mechanical, based in Dhahran. The successful candidate will be an experienced professional, a Saudi National, responsible for providing primary technical support for RSAF Tornado mechanical issues and ensuring effective communication between various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact in Dhahran for RSAF Tornado technical issues within the area of responsibility.
• Provide technical support, liaising with UK-based BAE Systems Technical Services Teams, RSAF staff (HQ and Base level), MODSAP, and subcontractors.
• Engage with internal Tornado Support Service (TSS) stakeholders, including Maintenance and Supply Chain.
• Establish an understanding of customer and TSS concerns through regular contact with RSAF HQ/KAAB, MODSAP, and internal TSS stakeholders.
• Raise and monitor the progress of KSA TSS Technical Queries, ensuring responses meet expectations.
• Support customer meetings (TSSSM, PIWG, LPR) and internal TSS meetings, including data provision and slide pack generation.
• Generate and review presentation packs, tracking and drafting responses to actions from meetings.
• Maintain files for Technical Services senior meeting minutes and actions.
• Attend meetings/workshops as requested by Technical Services Team Management.
• Monitor and review Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs), Technical Publication Deficiency and Improvement Reports (TPDIRs), Material Deficiency Reports (MDRs), and Technical Queries (TQs), providing recommendations to the Technical Services Manager.
• Offer ad hoc technical support and specialist advice for obsolescence investigations related to systems, components, and equipment.
• Review and draft Statements of Work (SoWs) for CWP events in KSA, coordinating CWP duties and generating presentations for senior RSAF officers.
• Gather information to monitor engineering performance of Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) and assist RSAF in identifying and resolving problems.
• Provide secondary coverage for other Technical Services Leads as required and deputize for the Technical Services Manager.
• Ensure awareness of CAME sections and associated TSS procedures relevant to the area of responsibility.
• Provide technical services awareness briefings to new arrivals and visitors and support the annual review of Technical Services procedures.
• Actively support audits of Technical Services, including resolution of audit findings.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required.
• This role is open to Saudi Nationals Only.

Compensation and Benefits

In return for a high level of commitment, BAE Systems Saudi Arabia offers a competitive salary and benefits package. This includes a generous leave allowance, a comprehensive health care scheme, and access to discounted gym membership.