Job Description
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking Mechanical Engineers to join our busy Support Services Engineering team. This role can be based at either our Telford or Gateshead offices, with hybrid working over a 4.5-day workweek.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be involved in the design and integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels for a range of armoured vehicles operating in land environments. This demanding role requires close collaboration with Mechanical Engineering Team Leaders, other engineering teams, and subsystem suppliers. Strong systems engineering skills, drive, energy, and the ability to deliver diverse programmes within demanding time, cost, and quality constraints are essential.
The candidate must be a team player willing to work within a multi-site engineering team and engage with the customer community.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
* Assist in analyzing customer requirements and decomposing them into functional system and sub-system design requirements.
* Collaborate with designers to create CAD design schemes, detailed designs, and production technical data packs in response to customer requirements for military armoured vehicles.
* Conduct activities professionally, delivering mechanical design solutions on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards.
* Perform feasibility studies, research, design, development, and post-design services throughout the engineering lifecycle.
* Ensure all work complies with company, safety, environmental, contractual, and local standards and procedures.
* Draft, review, and edit technical reports and documents to communicate findings effectively.
* Prepare and submit technical proposals and tenders as directed to support future work.
* Maintain accurate records of all design-related activities.
* Liaise with MOD establishments, test facilities, subcontractors, and customers as needed.
* Supervise undergraduates or trainees when appropriate, fostering their development.
* Promote the department's capabilities to attract new work and respond to new business requirements.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent in engineering with relevant experience.
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards it.
* Competence to act as Design Authority for mechanical systems.
* Proficiency with Microsoft applications, CAD, PLM tools like TeamCentre, and SAP.
* Experience with 3D CAD tools, specifically Siemens NX or equivalent.
What We Offer
We aim to be an employer of choice, offering opportunities for personal development and career growth through technical roles, support functions, and leadership positions.
* Competitive salaries reviewed annually.
* Hybrid and flexible working over a 4.5-day week.
* Annual incentive scheme, life assurance, 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, and more.
For more information, contact Simon Fletcher.
RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Some roles may be subject to security and export control restrictions.
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