Principal Mechanical Engineer - Submarine

Matchtech Group; Barrow-in-Furness; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech are currently supporting a leading organisation within the UK defence and maritime engineering sector in the recruitment of a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Propulsor) on a long-term contract. This role is to design, manufacture, install and refurbish complex submarine propulsor systems, working with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver technically challenging defence programmes.

Barrow-in-Furness offers hybrid working; 12-month contract, with a competitive PAYE rate of

Qualifications

• Strong Mechanical Engineering background in a complex environment.
• Experience with large, high-value assemblies.
• Knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
• Understanding of machining processes and tolerancing.
• Experience supporting manufacture or production engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support submarine propulsor systems.
• Assess material selection and suitability for applications.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate manufacturability and production processes for complex components.
• Work with metallic, composite and coated material systems.
• Ensure compliance throughout the full engineering lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance on large-scale precision assemblies.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Large assemblies

Metallic materials

Composite materials

Machining processes

Multidisciplinary teams

Production engineering

Job description

Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (Propulsor)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid Working)
Contract: 12 Months
Security Clearance: BPSS & SC clearance required (subject to ITAR and UK Export Control restrictions)

Matchtech are currently supporting a leading organisation within the UK defence and maritime engineering sector in the recruitment of a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Propulsor) on a long-term contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering team responsible for the design, manufacture, installation and refurbishment of complex submarine propulsor systems. Working alongside internal engineering teams and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in the delivery of technically challenging projects supporting critical defence programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of submarine propulsor systems.
• Assess material selection and suitability for engineering applications.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate manufacturability and production processes for complex components.
• Work with metallic, composite and coated material systems.
• Ensure compliance throughout the full engineering lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support.
• Provide technical guidance relating to large-scale precision-engineered assemblies.

Essential Experience

• Strong background in Mechanical Engineering within a complex engineering environment.
• Experience working with large, high-value engineered assemblies.
• Knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
• Understanding of machining processes and manufacturing capability.
• Familiarity with casting, forging and component tolerancing principles.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting manufacture, design integration or production engineering activities.

What's on Offer?

• 12-month contract opportunity.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive PAYE rate of £43.00 per hour or £56.26 Umbrella.
• Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant defence engineering programmes.
• Work within a highly specialised team delivering cutting-edge maritime technology.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to apply your expertise to complex defence engineering projects, we'd love to hear from you.