Lead Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to innovate and develop next-gen Defence Communications equipment. This role involves creating solutions for complex challenges across land, sea, and air, while mentoring peers and fostering best practices within the Mechanical Engineering Team. You will leverage your expertise in 3D CAD tools and structural analyses to ensure product quality and reliability. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum upper second class degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical design and development for Electro-mechanical products.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Engineering solutions throughout the Engineering Lifecycle.
• Chair reviews of Mechanical designs and manage Work Package delivery.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3D CAD (PTC Creo)

Problem-Solving

Structural Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Team Leadership

DfX (Design for Excellence)

Model-Based Design (MATLAB, Simulink)

Education

Upper Second Class Degree in Mechanical Engineering

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

PTC Simulate

Job description

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Are you a Mechanical Engineer who wants to join us in the development of the next generation of Defence Communications equipment across Land, Sea, and Air?

At Leonardo, we are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to work within the development and delivery of Communications and Electronic Counter Measure Products.

This role requires the Mechanical Engineer to develop innovative solutions to overcome challenges set by our Customers and will build on decades of domain-leading heritage.

The successful candidate will be involved in developing peers, passing on experiences, and imbuing best practices to support the continued growth and development of the Mechanical Team.

All members of the Mechanical Engineering Team are encouraged to continually develop their technical skills within design, structural & thermal analyses, and model-driven engineering aspects of Mechanical Engineering.

Leonardo offers a mix of on-site and remote working; with attendance at our Southampton facility required when Programme requirements dictate.

Applicants must be eligible to meet full UK Security Clearance and ITAR classification requirements.

What you’ll do as a Lead Mechanical Engineer:

• Responsible for Mechanical Engineering solutions throughout the entire Engineering Lifecycle, ensuring all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, and sustainability are considered.
• Approval and ownership of Mechanical solutions for harsh environments (Shock, Vibration, EMC, RADHAZ, salt fog, etc.).
• Ensure quality and consistency of detailed design, including numerical calculations and tolerance studies.
• Mechanical design and development using 3D CAD tools (preferably PTC Creo).
• Support the successful resolution of technical problem investigations.
• Review and approve sub-contractor solutions, including test and validation plans.
• Support the development of Mechanical Engineers within the local Team.
• Chair reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards.
• Support the creation of Functional Processes and Best Practices.
• Actively manage Work Package delivery elements to achieve desired Quality, Schedule, and Cost.

What we need from you:

Essential Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• A minimum of an upper second class degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar), or equivalent experience in Defence and/or naval environments.
• Mechanical engineering experience for Electro-mechanical products.
• Mechanical design and development using 3D CAD tools (ideally PTC Creo).
• Problem-solving using a structured, logical approach to investigate issues effectively.
• Understanding Structural and Thermal Analyses data to inform design decisions.
• Experience with various aspects of DfX, including Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Integration, and Sustainability.
• Experience leading a team of Mechanical Engineers across multiple Programmes.
• MEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with the mechanical design of RF Products.
• Understanding of CONOPS to aid Requirements Management and technical solutions.
• Experience integrating equipment onto Military vehicles, Command posts, and Naval vessels, including 19” rack cabinets, cable management, HFI, etc.
• Ability to produce ‘first pass’ (structural and thermal) analyses using tools like PTC Simulate, flow, or similar.
• Understanding of Model-Based Design (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink).
• Awareness of current industry trends, tools, techniques, and technologies in Mechanical Engineering.