Product Delivery Manager - Mechanical

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd seeks an experienced Product Delivery Manager with a strong Mechanical Systems background to lead delivery of aerospace and defence programmes in a digital engineering environment.

You will drive cross-functional engineering activities, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful delivery of advanced mechanical system solutions from concept through to deployment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years delivering engineering programmes in Aerospace/Defence.
• Strong mechanical systems engineering background.
• Proven experience with Digital Engineering and Digital Thread.
• Hands-on knowledge of Model-Based Engineering (MBE).
• Experience with 3D CAD and Model-Based Definition (MBD).
• Understanding of kinematics and multibody dynamics analysis.
• Experience with actuation systems engineering and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Experience applying Reliability & Maintainability engineering principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage delivery across multiple suppliers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of complex mechanical systems projects across full lifecycle.
• 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 MBD tools.
• Support technical decision-making on kinematics, multibody dynamics, and actuation systems.
• Ensure robust application of GD&T and tolerance analysis principles.
• Champion Reliability & Maintainability engineering throughout programme delivery.
• Monitor risks, schedules, budgets, and technical performance to achieve delivery objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, programme management, and customer teams for successful outcomes.

Skills

10+ years experience

Mechanical Systems Engineering

Digital Engineering

Digital Thread

Model-Based Engineering (MBE)

3D CAD

Model-Based Definition (MBD)

Kinematics

Multibody Dynamics

Actuation Systems

GD&T

Reliability & Maintainability

Delivery across suppliers

UK Security Clearance eligible

AR P4754A/ARP4761

Job description

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 lifecycle.
• 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.
• 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.