Principal Mechanical Engineer

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo offers an exciting opportunity as a Principal Mechanical Engineer at the Luton site, focusing on the design and development of Electronic Warfare products. With responsibilities including team leadership and innovative engineering solutions, the role demands a strong technical background in mechanical engineering, aerospace experience, and problem-solving skills. The company promotes a flexible work environment and is committed to diversity and continuous learning.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Custom working arrangements

Wide choice of lifestyle benefits

Free access to Coursera courses

Continuous professional development support

25 days holiday plus bank holidays and flexi days

Qualifications

• Demonstrable aerospace related experience.
• Understanding of material selection and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in generating technical documentation to relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software.
• Provide leadership and technical direction on business programs.
• Conduct structural analyses including modal and FEA.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mechanical Design

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Technical or Science Degree

Chartered Engineer Registration

Tools

3D CAD Software (Creo preferable)

Job description

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Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer whose primary role will be the design, development and technical team leadership of Electronic Warfare (EW) products, new and legacy at the Luton Site.

The principal engineer will contribute their knowledge and experience to the design and management of mechanical engineeering solutions exhibiting an understanding of design, stress, thermal, pressure and test requirments.

The role inherently requires a strong aptitude for problem solving and managing multiple system interdependencies across a number of Leonardo business groups.

What you will do:

• Perform mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software with a “Hands on” approach.
• Manage and deliver innovative, optimised engineering solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
• Provide leadership and technical direction on business programmes to ensure delivery of mechanical engineering solutions.
• Work in accordance with the mechanical and company design lifecycles.
• Formulate prototype designs and produce physical representations.
• Provide key support to critical technical problem investigations and deliver effective solutions.
• Chair, support and facilitate reviews and sign off release of mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards.
• Contribute towards continual improvement in product manufacturability through effective relationship building and design guidance / liaison with other engineering functions.
• Preliminary (Sizing) Structural analyses, including modal (Hand calculations and FEA).
• Support visits and meetings at UK sites and suppliers when required.

What we are looking for:

• Technical or science degree qualified, or equivalent, with demonstratable aerospace related experience.
• Experience in problem solving and concurrent engineering practices – structured, logical approach to investigate issues and solve problems in an effective cross-functional manner.
• Experience in mechanical engineering detailed design - first-hand experience of engineering design, analysis, tolerance studies (including GD&T) and generation of technical documentation (including an MBD approach) and data packs to relevant standards including BS8888.
• Have experience and understanding of material selection, machining and manufacturing techniques and employment of them to achieve optimal DFx approaches.
• Ability to lead teams and engage with the customer – demonstrating the ability of fulfilling customer and regulatory requirements (internal and external).
• High level of competence in the use of CAD tools (preferably Creo).
• Appreciation of Systems Engineering approach and Project Management Fundamentals - process of delivering products and associated key milestones.
• Understanding of ERP, PLM and PDM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill and SAP experience would be beneficial).
• Business awareness - understanding of fundamental business principles, drivers and key customers with the ability to make effective trade-offs – cost, quality and schedule.
• Awareness of Mechanical Engineering industry trends - knowledge of new and advancing tools, techniques and technologies.
• Chartered Engineer registration with a recognised organisation IMechE / RAeS / IED / IET or the equivalent thereof in experience.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part time options
• Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home based and onsite
• Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
• Network groups : To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for
  o Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill)
  o Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
  o Equalise (development of a gender balanced workforce)
  o Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
  o We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
• Training : Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses
• Continuous Learning : You will be supported in your ongoing professional development though training and mentoring
• Investors in People : We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Silver Award
• Employee Assistance Programme : Providing free and confidential mental health support
• Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 8 flexi days

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Our UK locations

We have offices around the UK, including Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Lincoln, Luton, Southampton and Yeovil

Committed to Inclusion

We are committed to creating a working environment that is designed to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed.