Senior Mechanical Engineer

Leonardo; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo offers an exciting opportunity for Senior Mechanical Engineers at their Luton site to engage in the design and development of cutting-edge Electronic Warfare products. Candidates will utilize their mechanical engineering expertise in a stimulating environment focused on delivering quality and innovative solutions, while benefiting from a supportive company culture and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Company Funded Flexible Benefits

25 Days Holidays Plus Bank Holidays

Award-Winning Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

Free Online Courses

Referral Incentive

Bonus Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical engineering and design, ideally aerospace related.
• Demonstrable proficiency in CAD tools, particularly Creo.
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical solutions for Electronic Warfare products.
• Perform mechanical analyses and deliver engineering solutions.
• Manage engineering work packages and support ongoing technical investigations.

Skills

Problem Solving

Mechanical Design

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Technical or Science Degree

Chartered Engineer Registration

Tools

3D CAD Software

Creo

Teamcenter Unified

SAP

Job description

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Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a number of Senior Mechanical Engineers whose primary role will be the design and development of Electronic Warfare (EW) products, new and legacy, at our Luton site.

The Senior engineer will contribute their knowledge and experience to the design of mechanical engineering solutions exhibiting an understanding of design, stress, thermal, pressure and test requirements.

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

• Perform mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software with a “hands on” approach.
• Deliver innovative, optimised engineering solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
• Work in accordance with the mechanical and company design lifecycles.
• Manage own elements of the engineering work package.
• Formulate prototype designs and produce physical representations.
• Provide key support to critical technical problem investigations and deliver effective solutions.
• Contribute towards continual improvement in product manufacturability through effective relationship building and design guidance/liaison with other engineering functions.
• Preliminary (sizing) structural analyses (hand calculations and Creo Simulate).
• Support visits and meetings at UK sites and suppliers when required.
• Technical or science degree qualified, or equivalent, with demonstrable aerospace related experience in the packaging of electronics.
• 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.
• Experience and understanding of material selection, machining and manufacturing techniques and employment of them to achieve optimal DFx approaches.
• High level of competence in the use of CAD tools (preferably Creo).
• Understanding of ERP, PLM and PDM systems (Teamcenter Unified and SAP experience would be beneficial).
• Appreciation 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.

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Life at Leonardo

With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.

• Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
• Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
• Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
• Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing:Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
• Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
• Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
• Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
• Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below