Job Overview
We are looking for a lead mechanical engineer to work in the equipment design team within our systems engineering organisation, based in our Rugby or Glasgow engineering centres. You will be responsible for developing our next generation of Naval products, designing cutting‑edge technology for future Naval platforms, and will be involved at all stages of the product development process from concept to manufacturing. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Technical Leads, and the power systems and power electronics teams to deliver on customer requirements.
Due to security restrictions, applications will only be accepted from UK nationals who are eligible for SC security clearance.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop innovative mechanical designs for power electronics, electrical distribution and integrated test equipment, meeting challenging performance, reliability, cost and manufacturability requirements.
* Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in PTC Creo, and manage parts and BoMs in Siemens Teamcenter PLM.
* Perform engineering analyses using hand calculations and software tools.
* Develop test plans and support physical testing of prototypes to validate designs.
* Collaborate with product and project managers to deliver customer requirements on time and to budget.
* Apply engineering tools and processes to optimize throughput and quality, ensuring DFMA techniques are implemented.
* Act as a technical point of contact for all mechanical engineering topics related to project work.
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or relevant experience in a mechanical design engineering environment.
* Significant engineering experience with good technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, sheetmetal design, DFMA and material selection.
* Strong track record in product development, ideally in industrial or electrical equipment sectors.
* Ability to read electrical schematics and use them to develop suitable mechanical designs.
* Proficiency in PTC Creo or similar 3D CAD software for part and assembly models and 2D drawings.
* Good engineering, communication and organisational skills.
* UK national eligible to obtain UK security clearance to at least SC level.
Desirable Characteristics
* Experience designing MV and LV switchgear and packaging of power electronics equipment.
* Experience using Siemens TeamCenter PLM for BoM creation and management.
* Expertise in stress, thermal and fluid flow analyses using hand calculations and FEA tools such as ANSYS and Fluent.
Benefits
* Work on cutting‑edge technology on novel drive system topologies and challenging global projects.
* Flexible work environment that supports adaptable career and life‑balance expectations.
* Attractive compensation and flexible benefits, including employer pension contribution, income protection, private health insurance and life assurance.
* 26 days vacation plus bank holidays.
* Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement in a global company.
* Dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and creativity.
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