Senior Mechanical Engineer

Babcock; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering company as a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Bristol, where you will develop and test mission-critical systems. This full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities to lead engineering projects while enjoying benefits like generous holidays and professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension contributions with life assurance

Health and wellbeing benefits

Employee share scheme

Payment of professional fees

Special leave for Reservists

Flexible working arrangements

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in mechanical design and validation via hand calculations.
• Experience supervising teams across multiple projects.
• Proficiency in CAD for design, modeling, simulation, and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Review mechanical engineering deliverables including technical documentation and CAD models.
• Manage full lifecycle engineering activities.
• Define test instructions and interpret results.

Skills

Mechanical design for manufacture

Supervision and guidance

Systems engineering design processes

CAD systems proficiency

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF62759

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world. Join us as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at our Ashton Vale, Bristol site and play your part.

The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will have a unique role within a supportive team environment. You will utilize your skills to develop, integrate, and test mission-critical systems at the forefront of their domain.

You will lead oversight and provide technical assurance across multiple engineering projects, challenging the status quo. Your activities will include supporting complex assets, upgrade projects for naval platforms, and assisting with future bids.

1. Review mechanical engineering deliverables such as technical documentation, 3D CAD models, and drawings.
2. Engage in concept setting, including material selection and scoping calculations.
3. Manage full lifecycle engineering activities.
4. Define test instructions and interpret results.
5. Understand non-conformance and change request processes.

This full-time role offers 37 hours per week with hybrid working: 2 days onsite and 3 days remote, though longer onsite periods may be required.

Essential Experience

• Proficiency in mechanical design for manufacture and validation via hand calculations.
• Ability to supervise and guide teams across multiple projects and disciplines.
• Experience with systems engineering design processes.
• Proficiency in CAD systems for design, modeling, simulation, and drafting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Higher National Diploma/Certificate with relevant experience.

Security Clearance

The candidate must be a UK national able to obtain and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance, and subsequently Security Check (SC).

More details at UK Security Vetting - GOV.UK.

What We Offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched pension contributions with life assurance
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including digital GP and nutritional consultations
• Employee share scheme and shopping portal
• Payment of professional fees
• Special leave for Reservists
• Holiday Trading and ‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering
• Development opportunities and wellbeing support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work on significant engineering projects

About Babcock

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