Senior Mechanical Engineer – Design Lead for Innovative Systems

BAE Systems; Rochester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive innovative design solutions and manage engineering teams. This role involves collaboration across disciplines, managing project risks, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience related to advanced mechanical systems. The package includes competitive salary along with extensive employee benefits, fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of product development from concept to production.
• Ability to apply physics and engineering principles to designs.
• Experience with avionic systems, design with composites, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Generate design concepts and solutions from first principles.
• Prepare and present engineering data packs for internal reviews.
• Manage work packages to reduce design risk.

Skills

Product development

Technical problem solving

Collaboration

Validation and verification

Use of CAD tools

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CREO

DOORS

Job description

A leading defense and aerospace company in the UK seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive innovative design solutions and manage engineering teams. This role involves collaboration across disciplines, managing project risks, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience related to advanced mechanical systems. The package includes competitive salary along with extensive employee benefits, fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace.