Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Mechanical Future Concepts (Sparkworks)

MBDA; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense organization in Bristol is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its Mechanical Future Concepts team. This role involves leading mechanical engineering projects, collaborating across disciplines, and proposing innovative design solutions. Candidates should possess strong mechanical design skills and be ready to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. This hybrid position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a company bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Ability to develop concept design solutions with limited information.
• Familiarity with Electronic Packaging and Low Observability is beneficial.
• Candidates must attain DV level of clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Engineer for projects in early development stages.
• Propose ideas for future research topics and obtain funding.
• Solve challenging engineering problems with skills development.

Skills

Mechanical Design understanding

3D CAD/CAE experience

Strong communication skills

Tools

CAE tools

Job description

An opportunity to become part of the Mechanical Future Concepts team, as a Mechanical Design Engineer embedded within Sparkworks, working on Novel and Disruptive Technologies.

Salary: Circa £56,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen.Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The opportunity:

As a Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work within a multidisciplinary team which engages across many areas of weapon system design over a mixture of research and mainstream project work. You will be the Mechanical Lead for assigned projects, providing Mechanical Engineering expertise into the team.

• Working on Projects that are in the first stages of development providing the opportunity to shape their direction into development and rapidly prototype designs.

• The opportunity to propose ideas for future research topics and obtain funding to develop these ideas within the Function.

• Working on challenging engineering problems and will receive structured skills development.

• You will have the potential to work on multi-national projects with the associated international travel.

What we're looking for from you:

• A good understanding of Mechanical Design, including an appreciation of the Structural and Thermal considerations of Mechanical Design.

• An ability to develop concept design solutions with limited information and changing requirements.

• Wider awareness of other disciplines such as Electronic Packaging and Low Observability, would be beneficial.

• Familiarity working in a multi-disciplined team.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to work with, influence and negotiate with stakeholders across the business.

• Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training on our preferred CAE tools will be given).

• Candidates will be required to attain DV level of clearance in order to conduct this role.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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