Mechanical Engineering Manager

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager in Brighton, UK, to lead a team of Design Technicians and Engineers. Responsibilities include overseeing design processes, managing projects, and executing process improvements, with a focus on aerospace equipment design. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. The role offers a competitive benefits package, including flexible options and support for wellbeing.

Benefits

Half day finish on a Friday

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life Assurance 4x salary

Flexible health care options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience in a mechanical engineering context.
• Experience working in a PDM system.
• Knowledgeable in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ISO 1101.

Responsibilities

• Lead a functional department of circa 10 people with technical oversight.
• Identify and execute small improvement projects with the team.
• Responsible for design, layout, testing, and evaluation of mechanical systems.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modelling

Project management

Strong SolidWorks skills

Requirements analysis

Knowledge of BS8888

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. L3Harris UK operates from 11 sites and our Brighton facility is part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector, manufacturing equipment for aircraft such as the F‑35, Gripen and Typhoon. The Mechanical Engineering Manager will lead a functional team of Design Technicians, Design and Mechanical Engineers in Brighton, UK (Job ID: 32750).

Responsibilities

• Lead a functional department of circa 10 people, providing technical oversight, managing assignments and workload.
• Engage with local business and functional leadership to ensure alignment of functional development and capabilities with business forecast.
• Work with the wider functional organisation to deploy organisational processes and best practices.
• Identify and execute small improvement projects with the team such as process improvements, creating "how to" documents, and creating job specific training materials.
• Act as an individual contributor executing programmes (project lead, SME, team member) and/or proposals (proposal manager, proposal contributor).
• Responsible for the design, layout, testing and evaluation of mechanical and electro‑mechanical devices or systems.
• Prepare design specifications, analysis and recommendations for presentation and approval.
• Analyse mechanical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Perform product development activities including interpretation/implementation of customer specifications and documentation requirements.
• Perform significant CAD modelling of parts & assemblies.
• Manage CAD models and associated data using PDM.
• Review and approve mechanical design drawings and documentation.
• Assist with schedule, cost, and advise team and programmes on pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, replaceability, strength‑weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements at the major subsystem level.
• Complete cost estimation for proposals.
• Interface with customers & senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in mechanical design, requirements analysis, specification generation, interface definition, component selection, component 3D CAD modelling, data management, and product documentation.
• Knowledgeable in BS8888 drawing standards and best practices.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, ISO 1101.
• Experience in design for and testing to military environments (temperature, vibration, shock, etc.).
• Experience in 3D CAD modelling.
• Experience managing engineering teams or projects.
• Experience working in a PDM system.
• Strong SolidWorks CAD Modelling skills – preferable.

Benefits

• Half day finish on a Friday.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover.
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x).
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary).

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our work many roles require UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

Equal Opportunity Statement

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.