We're looking for an experienced and highly skilled Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team.
Due to increased workload, we are looking for experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to work in all areas of the Product Life Cycles from Mechanical Future Concepts, Detailed Design and Qualification to Production and In-service Support. You will be leading the development of mechanical solutions on a wide variety of complex weapons and weapon systems whilst collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams.
What we're looking for from you:
* Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified plus significant experience in Mechanical Design and Development.
* The ability to lead mechanical design work packages and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring.
* Awareness of proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance against requirements.
* Robust design experience using common development techniques such as DFMEA, DFA, DFM.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to influence and negotiate with partners across the business.
* Experience of supplier engagement and development across internal and external multi-disciplinary teams.
* The awareness and understanding of cultural differences with the ability to adapt accordingly.
* A willing, helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to assess and set priorities and deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
* An understanding of structural/thermal/dynamic analysis would be advantageous.
* Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training on our preferred CAE tools will be given)
What we can offer you:
* Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
* Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
* Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
* Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
* Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
* Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…