Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Ultra Electronics Group
Join Ultra Maritime as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer and help safeguard the seas while protecting and empowering naval forces worldwide. This role is part of a multi‑disciplinary team delivering advanced specialist systems for surface, sub‑surface and unmanned platforms.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the definition of mechanical architecture, system and subsystem requirements, and their validation and verification.
* Develop, document and deliver viable mechanical solutions for complex systems using the company engineering toolsets.
* Create and peer‑review technical artefacts, including mechanical design documentation, design data packs, analysis, plans and procedures in accordance with the product development framework.
* Develop the project mechanical test solution and test procedures to support hardware verification.
* Support mechanical integration, verification and acceptance testing, collecting and presenting evidence as required.
* Prepare and present mechanical technical solutions and risks to stakeholders both internal and external.
* Provide in‑service and production support to internal and external customers.
* Potentially lead technical aspects of specific projects or activities.
* Support continuous improvement of the Mechanical Engineering function, including processes and tools.
* Adhere to the company’s mechanical engineering processes and procedures.
* Coach and mentor junior engineers.
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
* Experience in a complex engineering environment.
* Experience across the entire project lifecycle of developing mechanical solutions against a design brief or requirements.
* Proficiency in mechanical design and documentation using MCAD, MCAE, PLM and ERP toolsets (e.g. Creo, Autodesk Inventor, Windchill, IFS).
* Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles such as material selection, assembly techniques and manufacturing processes.
* Hands‑on experience designing complex systems involving multiple engineering disciplines and an understanding of associated challenges and risks.
* Track record of delivering reliable solutions on time and to specification.
* Security clearance at SC level or eligibility to obtain it.
Desired (but not required)
* Experience designing products in the Defence domain, preferably maritime.
* Experience with mechanical design analysis techniques and toolsets, including trade studies, calculations, modelling and simulation.
* Team‑oriented individual with strong communication skills and a positive attitude.
* Ability to prioritise and execute tasks in a deadline‑oriented environment.
What We Offer
* Optional 9‑day fortnight working pattern.
* Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) – up to 1 day per month.
* Flexible working hours and remote/hybrid options.
* 1 pm finish on Fridays.
* Annual bonus.
* Casual dress code.
* 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown.
* Option to buy or sell additional holiday.
* Salary‑sacrifice private health care, dental and critical illness packages.
* Reward hub discounts at over 200 online stores.
* 4× annual salary life cover.
* Employer–sponsored pension starting at 5 % & employee contribution 4 % (flexible between 4 %–70 %).
Relocation Support
We provide financial support to candidates relocating within the UK on a case‑by‑case basis, subject to HMRC guidelines.
Diversity & Inclusion
Ultra Maritime is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures, and do not discriminate on any protected characteristic.
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