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Senior or Principal - Mechanical Engineers - Defence, Carlisle
Client:
Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Location:
Carlisle, United Kingdom
Job Category:
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EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
4
Posted:
12.05.2025
Expiry Date:
26.06.2025
Job Description:
Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineers - Defence - Attractive
Northern England (Cumbria) - Permanent and Long Term - Military and Defence Systems
Multiple Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineers are required for an international Defence and Weapons Systems company expanding their team.
Salary and seniority will depend on your skills and experience.
This position requires full-time on-site presence (4.5 days, 37 hours per week, plus paid overtime).
The Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineers will be part of the Mechanical Engineering team, supporting technical changes to existing products (i.e., Defence and Weapons Systems).
This role may suit candidates from the Oil and Gas industry or other safety-critical engineering sectors.
The Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineers will be involved in Mechanical Development, Testing, Trials, and Commissioning, with opportunities to shape future defence/weapons platforms and technology.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develop design evidence packages to justify safe, effective designs and build customer confidence.
* Specify and assist in building prototypes, products, and systems for testing.
* Provide corrective actions on defects and issues.
* Ensure commitments are reviewed and met.
* Mentor junior engineers on technical matters.
* Present effectively to technical and management audiences, staying abreast of technical concepts and markets.
* Author or co-author technical reports, papers, patents, and presentations.
Required Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
* Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science subjects.
* Ability to work with technical documentation and present to customers and groups.
* Experience with complex engineering calculations and FEA analysis.
* Background in Engineering Life-cycle processes.
* Some CAD knowledge, proficiency with MS Office, and comfort with IT applications.
Benefits:
* Enhanced annual leave
* Share incentive plans
* Professional development
* Employee assistance program
* Cycle2work and employee discounts
* Academic and mentoring support
* Annual incentives (possibly)
Security clearance (SC) is required due to the nature of the defence products and systems involved.
Demand for this role is high, and interviews will be scheduled soon. If you have the relevant experience and wish to apply, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment at 01384 446127 or send your CV to peter.heap@jonlee.co.uk.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment agency established in 1978. Please ensure your name, email, phone number, and location are included for effective processing.
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