Mechanical Engineer

Leonardo; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo seeks a Mechanical Engineer to contribute to radar and electro-optic product design and development. The role involves utilizing advanced tools and technology for the product lifecycle while fostering relationships with clients and team members. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and demonstrate competencies necessary for Chartered Engineer status. The company offers flexible working hours, a robust benefits package, and opportunities for continuous learning.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Company Funded Healthcare and Dental Schemes

25 Days Holidays plus Bank Holidays

Award Winning Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Access to Online Courses via Coursera

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with detailed mechanical design and numerical calculations.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status with IMechE or equivalent.
• Structured approach to problem-solving in a cross-functional manner.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative engineering solutions considering product quality and safety.
• Perform mechanical design using 3D CAD software, including structural analysis.
• Build effective relationships across functions and maintain professional development.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mechanical Engineering Design

Customer Orientation

Business Awareness

Self-Motivation

Education

Upper second class Masters Honours degree in relevant discipline

Tools

3D CAD software

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At Leonardo, we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. Leonardo is a global leader in defence electronics and delivers systems for situational awareness, electronic defence and surveillance across land, sea and air. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top designers, developers and manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems

As a Mechanical Engineer you will assist in the design and development of our world leading radar and electro-optic products. You will be utilising state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools to explore all aspects of the development product lifecycle, which may include stress and thermal analysis, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build and product support. You will interface with customers (internal and external) on many factors within the design and liaise closely with Engineers from other disciplines, particularly Systems and Electronics.

Mechanical Engineering is a fundamental element of all our products and as such Mechanical Engineering provides the support and environment necessary for learning and career development.

What you will do as a Mechanical Engineer:

• Present robust engineering solutions at design and peer reviews to ensure technical accuracy of specifications, designs and reports.
• Design innovative, optimised engineering solutions taking into account all requirements such as product quality, safety, reliability and testability.
• Perform ‘hands on’ mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software, including ‘first-pass’ structural analysis to determine if a design is fit for purpose.
• Deliver design solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
• Seek and share good practice and knowledge locally to continuously improve own practices.
• Champion improvements in product manufacturability through effective relationship building and design guidance.
• Build effective cross functional relationships within local site, across business and internationally within group and suppliers.
• Continue professional development throughout your career by formal training, learning “on the job” and keeping up to date with the latest developments which may aid performance.

What we need from you:

• Ideally you will hold a minimum of an upper second class Masters Honours degree in a relevant discipline or have equivalent job related experience.
• You will be working towards Chartered Engineer with IMechE or equivalent. Alternatively, you must possess and be able to demonstrate that you have many of the UK-SPEC competencies necessary in obtaining Chartered status with the IMechE in the next 2 years.
• Problem solving and simultaneous engineering – structured, logical approach to investigate issues and problems in an effective cross-functional manner.
• Mechanical engineering detailed design - first-hand experience of engineering design, numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.
• Customer orientation - demonstrate ability of fulfilling customer requirements (internal and/or external).
• Business awareness - understanding of fundamental business principles, drivers and key customers.
• Self-motivated and willing to take on new challenges.

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below