Principal Mechanical Design Engineer - Buckinghamshire on site 4 days pw
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.
Copello are working with a defence client who are looking for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop and maintain complex defence systems and products. This includes defence standard communications, navigation and electronic warfare equipment for use in demanding aerospace environments.
As a Principal Mechanical Engineer you role would provide innovative solutions to challenging design problems. This covers the full development lifecycle from requirements capture, system level design, concept development, simulation, prototyping, optimisation and verification.
This role also includes the line management of the mechanical design team, providing expert technical guidance and pastoral care as a capability lead within the business unit.
Key responsibilities
Support the generation of new business by managing bids, developing concept designs, task estimation and generating proposals
Design, develop and test innovative solutions to avionics design problems
Maintain knowledge on emerging technologies and incorporate relevant innovations into product designs
Requirements analysis
Generate documentation to support product development, qualification and verification
Support the qualification and review of designs to requirements, this will include formal testing and analysis
Support, develop and mentor mechanical design engineers in the business unit
Line management of a team of Mechanical Engineers: resource allocation and work package management
Qualification and experience
Educated to degree level in a relevant Engineering field
Strong theoretical and practical mechanical design experience
Strong experience of environmental testing of aerospace products
Understanding of FEA and CFD tools
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
Requirements management experience
Project management experience
A broad understanding of materials, treatments and finishes and their environmental implications
Experience of developing mechanical design solutions through entire design lifecycle
Excellent communication skills
Design for Manufacture and Assembly
Please note that SC Clearance must be obtainable for this role
If you feel you have the right skills and experience, please apply now and we will be in touch for a further conversation.
TPBN1_UKTJ