Mechanical Design Lead

Matchtech; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A defence & security organization is seeking a Mechanical Design Lead to join their team in Portsmouth or the Isle of Wight. This hybrid role involves leading engineering teams and applying expertise in Mechanical Engineering to develop advanced radar systems. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in engineering lifecycle models, CAD tools, and a STEM degree, with opportunities for professional growth and leadership.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Structures and Finite Element Analysis required.
• Ability to generate production-ready designs.
• Leadership experience on large scale complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams and manage costs.
• Interface with customers and suppliers as an engineering ambassador.
• Deliver solutions meeting programme and customer requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering expertise

Finite Element Analysis

CAD software

Engineering lifecycle knowledge

Education

Higher education in a relevant STEM discipline

Tools

Mechanical Engineering Analysis tools

Job description

Mechanical Design Lead

Portsmouth or Isle of Wight

Hybrid working

We are delighted to be partnered with a defence & security organisation who are looking for a Mechanical Design Lead to join their growing team in Portsmouth or the Isle of Wight.

You will join a high performing engineering team working on complex technical programmes within Radar Technology.

The Mechanical Design Lead is a subject matter expert in Mechanical Engineering, responsible for the conceptual development of future shipborne integrated mast structures designed to house multiple radars, sensors, communications systems, and ship services.

Put yourself into a dynamic Mechanical Design Lead role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology.

What you'll be doing

• Provide a depth and breadth of expert knowledge gained through substantial work experience to apply principles and concepts of systems engineering, ISO 15288 and own specialist mechanical engineering expertise to development or problem resolution of a complex shipborne structure with integrated sensor configurations
• Provide technical and business leadership and may lead several engineering teams, including management and possible control of costs associated with the team activity
• Analyse, define, evaluate, plan and deliver solutions to meet programme, business and customer requirements
• Interface with customers, suppliers and other functions and will act as an ambassador for engineering to these groups
• Assist with development of engineering capability and skills and monitor professional development of engineers to meet future discipline requirements

Your skills and experiences

• Subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering: Structures and Finite Element Analysis (particularly Static and Dynamic Shock and Vibration) or equivalent experience
• Ability to generate requirements and translate concepts into production-ready designs
• Relevant experience/knowledge of CAD and Mechanical Engineering Analysis, Modelling and Simulation tools
• Experience of leading large scale complex system designs
• Experience of multiple aspects of an engineering lifecycle and expert knowledge of lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)
• Higher education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline
• Achieved Chartered Engineer status or be working towards