Mechanical Design Engineer - Thales

Morson Edge; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge is seeking an Senior Mechanical Design Engineer in the United Kingdom to apply first principles to weapon system, missile and platform products. You will work within a large mechanical design team to create robust designs and detailed drawings using Creo and/or CATIA, aligning with project needs.

With 6+ years of experience, you will bring GD&T, BOM control, and Windchill know-how, contributing to design reviews and change processes while ensuring BS 8888 compliant documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 6+ years experience in mechanical design roles.
• Proficient with CAD tools (Creo/Catia) and GD&T.
• Knowledge of BOM creation and engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

• Leverage engineering fundamentals to make sound decisions on complex technical issues.
• Proactively drive team to deliver improved quality and performance in engineering design.
• Produce detailed mechanical designs and drawings (BS 8888 compliant).
• Maintain product documentation per department processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure robust product designs.
• Lead engineering change tasks ensuring BOM integrity.
• Lead and participate in design reviews.
• Undertake and lead mechanical work packages.

Skills

CAD software (Creo/Catia)

GD&T

Windchill PLM

BOM management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project teamwork

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

CATIA

Windchill

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineers

Demand: x6 positions

Outside IR35 contract

Hybrid working - 3 days onsite per week

The Role

We are seeking an experienced a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who has a proven ability to apply engineering first principles and knowledge to new & existing products within the IAS portfolio. Working as part of a large Mechanical Design team, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer collaborates with local teams and multiple stakeholders to produce detailed Mechanical designs and support to a range of Weapon System, Missile and Platform products to satisfy customer requirements. As we enter a period of significant growth, we are seeking experienced engineers that have a proven track record and ability to implement excellent mechanical design process principles to projects to ensure project delivery and robust design output.

General Responsibilities

• Leverage engineering fundamentals to make sound decisions on complex technical issues
• Proactively challenge and drive team, self and organisation to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering design
• Detailed Mechanical Design (supported by a range of CAE applications)
• Maintain product documentation in line with department processes
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across business unit, and beyond, to ensure robust product designs
• Perform engineering change related tasks, ensuring BOM & process integrity
• Produce engineering technical drawings in line with BS 8888 guidelines
• Lead & Participate in Design Reviews
• Undertake & Lead Mechanical Work Packages

Essential Criteria

• Degree (or similar) in engineering related discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering
• 6+ Years experience in a Mechanical Design Role
• Experience & & proficient in CAD software and its use in Mechanical design (Particularly Creo and/or Catia)
• Experience in producing Engineering Drawings & application of GD&T and knowledge of BS8888
• Experience in PLM software such as Windchill
• Experience in Design for Manufacture principles and application of principles during design process & review
• Experience in BOM creation and Engineering Change processes (with consideration given to implications of changes managing through the process)
• Experience & & knowledge of international standards as part of product design process
• Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications
• Experience in working as part of a project and/or product team to deliver against milestones
• Excellent Communication & collaboration skills
• Knowledge of Environmental testing methods and how they integrate into robust product design
• Experience in solving complex problems and decision-making skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement projects
• Experience in APQP/DFMEA techniques and their integration in the design process
• Experience in leading a DFMAT assessments / evaluations & implementation of principles in design
• Experience in leading and delivering projects
• Experience in leading teams and people
• Experience in using CAM software to influence design
• Experience on working on several projects simultaneously
• Experience in using simulation software to help assist design (Ansys, Creo Simulate, SolidWorks Simulate) etc.
• Experience with other CAE tools
• Experience dealing with suppliers & customers, both internal & external
• Knowledge of Defence Standards