Mechanical Engineer - upto £45k + bonus

Rheinmetall; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense sector is seeking Mechanical Engineers for its busy Support Services Engineering team. The role involves designing and integrating equipment for armoured vehicles in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and strong engineering skills to manage diverse programs within various constraints.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

Hybrid and flexible working over 4.5 days

Annual incentive scheme

Life assurance

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Long service rewards

Health cash plan

Employer pension contributions up to 10%

Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Significant engineering experience required.
• Ability to act as Design Authority for mechanical systems.
• Broad mechanical engineering competence supporting the full engineering lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and develop design specifications.
• Collaborate on CAD design schemes for military vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Systems engineering

Collaboration

Mechanical design

Project management

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD PLM tools like TeamCentre

SAP

Microsoft applications

3D CAD tools

Job description

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking Mechanical Engineers to join our busy Support Services Engineering team. This role can be based in Telford or Gateshead, with hybrid working over a 4.5-day workweek.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be involved in designing and integrating equipment at the system and sub-system levels for a range of armoured vehicles operating in land environments.

This demanding role requires close collaboration with Mechanical Engineering Team Leaders, other engineering teams, and subsystem suppliers.

Key attributes for success include significant drive and energy, strong systems engineering skills, and the ability to manage a diverse program within demanding time, cost, and quality constraints.

The candidate must be a team player willing to work with a multi-site engineering team within RBSL and the customer community.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assist in analyzing customer requirements and decomposing them into functional system and sub-system design requirements.
2. Collaborate with designers to create CAD design schemes, detail designs, and production technical data packs for military armoured vehicles.
3. Deliver mechanical design solutions professionally, meeting time, cost, and quality milestones.
4. Engage in activities across the engineering lifecycle, including feasibility studies, research, design, development, and post-design services.
5. Ensure work complies with company, safety, environmental, contractual, and local standards and procedures.
6. Draft, review, and edit technical reports and documents to communicate findings effectively.
7. Prepare and submit technical proposals and tenders as directed.
8. Maintain accurate design records in accordance with procedures.
9. Liaise with MOD establishments, test facilities, subcontractors, and customers as needed.
10. Supervise undergraduates or trainees when appropriate.
11. Promote the department's capabilities to attract new work.
12. Respond to new business requirements as directed by management.

Qualifications

1. Degree or equivalent with significant engineering experience.
2. Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards it.
3. Ability to act as Design Authority for mechanical systems when authorized.
4. Broad mechanical engineering competence supporting the full engineering lifecycle.
5. Proficiency with Microsoft applications, CAD PLM tools like TeamCentre, and SAP data management.
6. Skilled in 3D CAD tools, specifically Siemens NX or equivalent.

What We Offer

We aim to be an employer of choice, offering opportunities for personal development and career growth through various roles and leadership positions.

• Competitive salary with annual reviews
• Hybrid and flexible working over 4.5 days
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long service rewards and additional holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes
• High street and gym discounts, cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Private healthcare, car allowances, and company cars for some employees

Contact Information

Contact Person: Simon Fletcher