Part Time Principal Mechanical Design Engineers

Babcock; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading defense organization is seeking part-time Principal Mechanical Design Engineers in Stevenage. This role supports all phases of product life cycles, focusing on mechanical design for weapon systems. Successful candidates will join enthusiastic teams, driving innovative solutions in a dynamic, hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contribution up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Flexi Leave, up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Experience in Mechanical Design and Development (Mechanisms, Structures, Assembly).
• Ability to lead design work packages within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Awareness of proving and qualification activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design solutions for complex weapons systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with design requirements.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Communication

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We have phenomenal opportunities for experienced, part time Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to work in all areas of our Product Life Cycles from Mechanical Future Concepts, detailed Design and Qualification to Production and In-service Support.

Job Title: Part time Principal Mechanical Design Engineers

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

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  Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  
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  Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  
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  Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  
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  Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  
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  Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  
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  Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  
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  Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
  

The opportunity:

We have phenomenal opportunities for experienced, part time Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to work in all areas of our Product Life Cycles from Mechanical Future Concepts, detailed Design and Qualification to Production and In-service Support.

You will be joining like-minded enthusiastic teams, working on a diverse range of world class products; leading the development of mechanical solutions on a wide variety of complex weapons and weapon systems whilst collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams.

If you are looking for a part time role where you can make a real difference; a role where you will take ownership for delivery and tackle a variety of exciting challenges then this could be for you!

We are committed to investing in your development so you can continue to build your career with MBDA.

What we're looking for from you:

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  Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified with experience in Mechanical Design and Development in one of the following areas; Mechanisms, Structures, Assembly and Integration, Concept down selection and development.
  
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  The ability to lead mechanical design work packages and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring.
  
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  Awareness of proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance against requirements.
  
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  Robust design experience across the Product Life Cycle (CADMID)
  
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  Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders across the business
  

Note: These roles may require reasonable travel in the UK and could involve some travel in Europe.

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