Mechanical Engineer Power Propulsion Systems

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Dalry; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace and defence organization is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support Power and Propulsion Systems in Glasgow, working on naval ship designs. The role involves providing mechanical engineering support, contributing to the design of propulsion systems, and ensuring technical compliance. Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience in a similar position and familiarity with the defence industry. This position offers hybrid working and requires 1-2 days onsite per week.

Benefits

Work/life balance

Skill development

Complex projects

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience in engineering or a defence-related industry.
• Understanding of product lifecycle and work with limited autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical Engineering support to the Power & Propulsion Systems Team.
• Contribute to the design of propulsion systems for naval ships.
• Assess technical compliance and review design documentation.

Skills

Engineering experience

Defence-related industry exposure

Understanding of product lifecycle

Job description

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Mechanical Engineer Power and Propulsion Systems in Scotstoun, Glasgow on a hybrid basis.

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Mechanical Engineer Power and Propulsion Systems to add to their talented, hardworking team in Glasgow (onsite 1-2 days per week) on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

£45-64 per hour inside IR35 / Umbrella per hour

The Role

To provide Mechanical Engineering support to the Power & Propulsion Systems Team engaged in the functional design of the latest Naval Ships.

Contribute to mechanical elements of the design of the River Class Destroyer Power and Propulsion systems, including:

• Propulsion Motors
• Diesel Generators
• Gas Turbine
• Propulsion Gearbox
• Shaftline
• Steering gear and Stabilisers

Provide support to the team in order to assess technical compliance, integration and review of design documentation for the ship's propulsion motors procurement pack.

Implement change to P&P systems away from baseline ship design, assessing impacts on equipment, systems and spatial design.

Support P&P compartment owners in the Zonal Maturity programme.

Skills

To succeed within this role, you'll have experience in a similar position, and you'll ideally have the following skills:

• Minimal experience in engineering or a defence related industry.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar role
• Has worked in typically one phase of the product lifecycle in the defence/maritime industry or a closely related field.
• Has an understanding of the product lifecycle.
• Has worked with limited autonomy and has performed routine analysis in one engineering sub-discipline.

Background

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

• Work on complex, cutting-edge projects
• Achieve a work/life balance
• Develop your skills