Principal Mechanical Design Engineers

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to drive innovative mechanical solutions for complex weapon systems. This exciting role involves leading design efforts across the entire product life cycle, from concept to production, while collaborating with diverse teams. The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression and a range of attractive benefits, including a company bonus and flexible working arrangements. If you are passionate about mechanical design and looking to make a significant impact in the defense sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Paid overtime opportunities

Flexi Leave up to 15 additional days

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC qualified with significant experience in Mechanical Design.
• Ability to lead design work packages in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of mechanical solutions for complex weapons systems.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the product life cycle.

Skills

Mechanical Design

Communication Skills

DFMEA

DFA

DFM

Supplier Engagement

Structural Analysis

Thermal Analysis

Dynamic Analysis

3D CAD/CAE

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Software

CAE Tools

Job description

Due to increased workload, we are looking for experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to work in all areas of the Product Life Cycles from Mechanical Future Concepts, Detailed Design and Qualification to Production and In-service Support. You will be leading the development of mechanical solutions on a wide variety of complex weapons and weapon systems whilst collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams.

Job Title: 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:

1. Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
2. Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
3. Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
4. Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
5. Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
6. 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
7. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The opportunity:

This opportunity provides fantastic development opportunities for career progression within MBDA.

What we're looking for from you:

1. Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified plus significant experience in Mechanical Design and Development.
2. 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.
3. Awareness of proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance against requirements.
4. Robust design experience using common development techniques such as DFMEA, DFA, DFM.
5. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to influence and negotiate with partners across the business.
6. Experience of supplier engagement and development across internal and external multi-disciplinary teams.
7. The awareness and understanding of cultural differences with the ability to adapt accordingly.
8. A willing, helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to assess and set priorities and deal with multiple issues on a regular basis.
9. An understanding of structural/thermal/dynamic analysis would be advantageous.
10. Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training on our preferred CAE tools will be given).

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

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