Mechanical Product Manager (Mechanical Engineering)

ARM (Advanced Resource Managers); Reading; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ARM (Advanced Resource Managers) is seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager in Reading, UK, with a strong Mechanical Systems background to lead aerospace and defence programmes. You will drive cross-functional engineering activities, manage stakeholders, and ensure delivery of advanced mechanical systems within a digital engineering environment.

The role requires expertise in Digital Engineering, MBE, GD&T, and MBD tools, with a focus on reliability and maintainability across complex

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience delivering engineering programmes within Aerospace or Defence environments.
• Strong Mechanical Systems Engineering background.
• Experience with Digital Engineering and Digital Thread practices.
• Hands-on knowledge of Model-Based Engineering (MBE).
• Experience with 3D CAD and Model-Based Definition (MBD) environments.
• Understanding of Kinematics and Multibody Dynamics analysis.
• Experience with Actuation Systems engineering and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis methodologies.
• Experience applying Reliability & Maintainability engineering principles.
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex mechanical systems projects across the full product life cycle.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive implementation of Digital Engineering and Digital Thread methodologies.
• Manage product development within Model-Based Engineering (MBE) environments.
• Oversee engineering activities involving 3D CAD and Model-Based Definition (MBD) tools.
• Support technical decision-making related to kinematics, multibody dynamics, and actuation systems.
• Ensure robust application of GD&T and tolerance analysis principles.
• Champion Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) engineering throughout programme delivery.
• Monitor programme risks, schedules, budgets, and technical performance to achieve delivery objectives.
• Work closely with engineering, programme management, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Mechanical systems engineering

Digital engineering

Model-based engineering (MBE)

3D CAD

Model-based definition (MBD)

Kinematics

Multibody dynamics

Actuation systems

GD&T

Reliability & maintainability

Stakeholder management

Tools

3D CAD software

MBE environments

Digital twin tools

Job description

Location: Reading, UK (2 days a week onsite)

We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager with a strong Mechanical Systems Engineering background to lead the delivery of complex aerospace and defence programmes. This role will drive cross-functional engineering activities, manage key stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful delivery of advanced mechanical system solutions within a digital engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex mechanical systems projects across the full product life cycle.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive implementation of Digital Engineering and Digital Thread methodologies.
• Manage product development within Model-Based Engineering (MBE) environments.
• Oversee engineering activities involving 3D CAD and Model-Based Definition (MBD) tools.
• Support technical decision-making related to kinematics, multibody dynamics, and actuation systems.
• Ensure robust application of GD&T and tolerance analysis principles.
• Champion Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) engineering throughout programme delivery.
• Monitor programme risks, schedules, budgets, and technical performance to achieve delivery objectives.
• Work closely with engineering, programme management, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years' experience delivering engineering programmes within Aerospace or Defence environments.
• Strong Mechanical Systems Engineering background.
• Proven experience with Digital Engineering and Digital Thread practices.
• Hands-on knowledge of Model-Based Engineering (MBE).
• Experience working within 3D CAD and Model-Based Definition (MBD) environments.
• Understanding of Kinematics and Multibody Dynamics analysis.
• Experience with Actuation Systems engineering and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis methodologies.
• Experience applying Reliability & Maintainability engineering principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage delivery across multiple suppliers and stakeholders.
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Desirable Experience

• SAFe Agile methodologies.
• Aerospace certification and safety standards including ARP4754A and ARP4761.
• Environmental qualification experience aligned to DO-160.
• Experience with Digital Twin technologies and Co-simulation environments.

Disclaimer:

Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.