Armoured Vehicle Systems Lead Engineer

NP Aerospace, Ltd.; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus opportunities

Flexible start and finish times

25 days’ holiday + 8 bank holidays

Paid leave for Reservists

Competitive pension scheme

Life cover at 3x base salary

BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan

Career development opportunities

Job summary

NP Aerospace, Ltd. in Coventry seeks a Lead Engineer - Armoured Vehicles to guide complex vehicle systems development. This role involves leading engineering delivery, ensuring designs meet performance and safety standards, and mentoring engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering degree, experience in automotive or defence, and be skilled in tools like SolidWorks. The position offers flexible working and a competitive salary range of £45,000-£55,000.

Qualifications

• You’ll lead engineering delivery of armoured vehicle projects.
• Strong problem-solving capability and collaborative mindset.
• Experience presenting engineering information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design systems to meet performance and safety standards.
• Lead projects from concept to final approval.
• Present design reports and technical updates to teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent

Experience in automotive, aerospace or defence engineering

Knowledge of low‑to‑medium volume manufacturing processes

Experience using 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Creo

Familiarity with PLM systems like Windchill

Experience developing concepts through to detailed design

Strong communication skills

Chartered Engineer status or working towards

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Windchill

QAD or SAP

Job description

NP Aerospace, Ltd. in Coventry seeks a Lead Engineer - Armoured Vehicles to guide complex vehicle systems development. This role involves leading engineering delivery, ensuring designs meet performance and safety standards, and mentoring engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering degree, experience in automotive or defence, and be skilled in tools like SolidWorks. The position offers flexible working and a competitive salary range of £45,000-£55,000.