Senior Mechanical Engineer - Lead Design & Innovation

BAE Systems; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Sheerness is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to innovate and develop design solutions that meet project requirements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a proven track record in product development, using tools like CREO for design models. Responsibilities include generating concepts, preparing engineering data packs, and managing collaborative work projects. A commitment to quality service and compliance with security standards is essential.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Ability to apply physics and engineering principles to derive/validate designs.
• Experience in areas like avionic systems, mechatronics, and design with composites is advantageous.
• Competent in using dynamic, structural and thermal analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Generate design concepts and solutions based on project and customer requirements.
• Prepare and present engineering data packs for internal and customer reviews.
• Manage work packages to mitigate risks in product design.
• Collaboration with engineers and specialists across disciplines.
• Provide technical oversight for mechanical engineering projects.

Skills

Proven product development experience

Innovative design concepts

Collaboration across engineering disciplines

Technical data management

Validation and verification skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related subject

Tools

CREO CAD tools

Job description

A leading defense contractor in Sheerness is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to innovate and develop design solutions that meet project requirements. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a proven track record in product development, using tools like CREO for design models. Responsibilities include generating concepts, preparing engineering data packs, and managing collaborative work projects. A commitment to quality service and compliance with security standards is essential.