SC Cleared Principal Mechanical Engineer

Experis (Austria); Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis in London is seeking a SC Cleared Principal Mechanical Engineer to own mechanical solutions end-to-end from concept through design sign-off, documentation and testing for a secure client.

You will lead mechanical design as SME, perform FEA and CFD analyses, manage BOMs, sign off designs, and liaise with customers, suppliers and manufacturers while reporting progress to project managers and the Hardware Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organisation to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, flexible approach to changing priorities; work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• SC clearance (or ability to achieve it).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design engineering as a technical SME and justify component selection.
• Deliver FEA and CFD analyses to support robust solutions.
• Resolve mechanical issues across hardware design, development, manufacture, integration and qualification.
• Produce, review and approve mechanical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• Sign off mechanical designs and ensure adherence to CM processes.
• Support testing and qualification and verify mechanical requirements.
• Manage mechanical baseline and change control in CM context.
• Raise and manage mechanical design risks and support Technical Queries for ratification.
• Act as delegated mechanical Design Authority and oversee/lead other engineers as needed.
• Serve as a primary mechanical contact for customers, suppliers and manufacturers to keep projects moving.
• Report progress to Project/Programme Managers and the Hardware Manager, assist with estimates and process improvement.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

CFD

Technical leadership

Creo CAD

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Creo

BOM management

Job description

Job Title: SC Cleared Principal Mechanical Engineer
Location: New Malden, London
Duration: 6 months with likely extension
Rate: Up to £500 per day via an approved umbrella company
Must be willing and eligible to go through the SC Clearance process

If you enjoy owning mechanical solutions end-to-end-from concept and analysis through design sign-off, documentation, and support to testing-this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real difference for a reputed client in secure environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead mechanical design engineering as a technical SME, analysing designs and justifying component selection
• Deliver Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Thermal Analysis (CFD) to support robust mechanical solutions
• Resolve mechanical issues across hardware design, development, manufacture, integration and qualification
• Produce, review and approve mechanical technical documentation including drawings and Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Sign off mechanical designs and help ensure the mechanical team conform to applicable processes during design, development and build
• Support testing and qualification where required, and help verify/validate mechanical requirements through technical documents
• Manage mechanical baseline and change control activities in line with Configuration Management (CM) processes
• Raise and manage mechanical design risks and support Technical Queries (TQs) for ratification
• Act as a delegated mechanical Design Authority (DA) when required, and supervise/project lead other engineers as needed
• Serve as a customer, supplier and manufacturer mechanical technical point of contact-liaising confidently to keep projects moving
• Report progress to Project/Programme Managers and the Hardware Manager, and assist with estimates and process improvement

What you'll bring:

• Strong attention to detail, with excellent organisation and workload prioritisation to meet deadlines
• A proactive, flexible approach to changing priorities-able to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Creo (or similar) for efficient CAD delivery
• The ability to deliver presentations and communicate clearly in fluent written and spoken English
• A strong customer focus and an engaging "can do" attitude
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex, fast-moving environment
• SC clearance (or ability to achieve it)

Additional information:

• Experience or understanding of shock, vibration, EMC and climatic testing is beneficial
• Familiarity with defence programmes, and/or naval Platform Management Systems (PMS) for surface and sub-surface programmes, is advantageous