Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)

KineticPlc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company seeks a Consultant Mechanical Engineer specializing in Hydrostatic Control. This permanent position offers a competitive salary up to £61,967 along with a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities include designing control systems and managing project stakeholder engagement, with working arrangements primarily remote. Join a team dedicated to operational excellence in UK Defence.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounts on health and wellbeing

Green car scheme

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Potential annual incentives

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of hydrostatic control systems.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles.
• Understanding of complex control systems.

Responsibilities

• Capture and approve functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control.
• Design and deliver functional design for Hydrostatic Control.
• Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design process.

Skills

Active Vehicle Control System functionality

Complex control systems

Hydrostatic control systems

Systems engineering principles

Education

Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience

CEng status or working towards it

Job description

Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)

Position Type: Permanent

Our client, a global manufacturing company, is seeking a Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control) to join their team. This is a permanent role with a salary of up to £61,900 per annum.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton, or Manchester

Working Arrangements: Mostly remote, with 2 days every 2 weeks on-site and as required.

Salary: Up to £61,967 + 10% Bonus

Responsibilities:

1. Capture and approve functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control in line with company and programme processes.
2. Design and deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, covering mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI, and software.
3. Define test objectives, scenarios, and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, focusing on system performance and operator use.
4. Provide technical specialist input, reviews, and support for projects beyond immediate scope.
5. Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design process to ensure solutions meet Royal Navy requirements.

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Extensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality.
2. Understanding of complex control systems.
3. Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover, and their operation.
4. Experience applying systems engineering principles.
5. Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience.
6. CEng status or working towards it in a relevant subject.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounts on health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts, and potential annual incentives.

The Hydrostatic Control Team:

Join a team delivering operational excellence for UK Defence by adapting controls from fly-by-wire aircraft for marine environments. This role offers career development opportunities and involvement in large, complex programmes. Relocation support is available for eligible Submarine roles.

If interested, please apply with your full updated CV. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 24 hours to discuss next steps.

Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with over 40 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and technical staffing. We review all applications carefully and will contact suitable candidates. Non-matching CVs may be retained for future opportunities.