Job Title: Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: Please note for this role you are only required to be on site 2 consecutive days a fortnight - Barrow-In-Furness (some southern alternatives, please enquire)
Salary: up to £60k
Requirements: For security purposes, candidates require Sole British nationality and SC eligibility.
You’ll be joining a global organisation with a vital role in supporting our country’s defence, working closely on high-impact military projects. As part of a team that has successfully completed the design phase of an exciting programme, you’ll now help drive the next stage - manufacturing and development - where ideas become reality.
Alongside meaningful work, the company offers excellent training and development opportunities, a competitive benefits package including annual share awards and bonuses paid over time, as well as comprehensive healthcare
The ideal candidate would have a background in a highly regulated industry (defence, aerospace, automotive etc) or a Mechanical Engineering background in Rotator Machinery, Components, Fluid Dynamics, HVAC, Hydraulic systems would be extremely valuable.
What you’ll be doing:
* Design of multiple platform systems, sub-systems and equipment for submarines
* Undertake functional design activities, modelling and analysis
* Produce design documentation, Verification & Validation evidence and safety justifications
* Support specification qualification and procurement of components, working collaboratively with suppliers
* Engaging with stakeholders across the cross-functional project team
* Driving engineering governance through peer reviews and design reviews
Your skills and experiences:
Essential:
* Proven capability in system lifecycle delivery – from concept through to commissioning
* Demonstrated leadership – either through technical direction, mentoring, or project ownership
* Degree Level Qualification or Chartered engineer or working towards professional accreditation.