Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer

QinetiQ Group plc; Forton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Health Cash Plan

Private Medical Insurance and Dental

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Volunteering Opportunities

Job summary

QinetiQ Group plc in Gosport/Haslar is seeking a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer to lead design and analysis from concept through testing and production. You will deliver structural components for submarines and multi-material assemblies in demanding environments, mentoring others and driving collaboration across technical teams.

Apply deep knowledge of mechanical/structural engineering, CAD (Siemens NX or SolidWorks) and FEA on metal and composite structures, with experience to industry

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience designing structures to recognised industry standards (Maritime, Defence, or Civil).
• Skilled in designing both metallic and composite structures.
• Competent in performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on complex structures.
• BEng in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture or equivalent demonstratable experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Senior Engineer, combining subject matter expertise and sound engineering judgement to solve problems. Breakdown complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work. Work with the Project Management community to task and control work conducted by technical teams
• Develop the capabilities in the areas you are working in; mentor others to improve the knowledge of your areas of expertise within the wider engineering and technical communities
• Encourage increased collaboration across the Group/wider technical teams. Work with other functions (e.g. Safety Engineering) to deliver the technical programme of work ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, company and project-specific processes
• Utilise opportunities with partner organisations to identify and then develop joint technical strategies to expand our combined customer offering; this will include supporting Business Development and Sales strategy
• Ensure projects/programmes you are responsible for are conducted in a safe manner, highlighting hazards and potentially unsafe practices
• Ensure that Governance is applied consistently across the technical programmes where you are involved; act as a peer/independent reviewer for other projects or programmes of work where suitable
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering, including design processes and manufacturing principles
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and applicable regulatory requirements
• Proficient in CAD software, particularly Siemens NX or SolidWorks
• Experience designing structures to recognised industry standards (Maritime, Defence, or Civil)
• Skilled in designing both metallic and composite structures
• Competent in performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on complex structures and systems
• BEng in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture or equivalent demonstratable experience

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Structural engineering

FEA

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

BEng in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Job description

As a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer, reporting to the Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for the design and analysis of components and assemblies from their initial concept through to testing and final production. Day-to-day, you'll be delivering technical projects relating to the structural design of submarine propulsors. You'll work with other team members supporting the development of complex multi material assemblies, for use in demanding environments. Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as a Senior Engineer, combining subject matter expertise and sound engineering judgement to solve problems. Breakdown complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work. Work with the Project Management community to task and control work conducted by technical teams
• Develop the capabilities in the areas you are working in; mentor others to improve the knowledge of your areas of expertise within the wider engineering and technical communities
• Encourage increased collaboration across the Group/wider technical teams. Work with other functions (e.g. Safety Engineering) to deliver the technical programme of work ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, company and project-specific processes
• Utilise opportunities with partner organisations to identify and then develop joint technical strategies to expand our combined customer offering; this will include supporting Business Development and Sales strategy
• Ensure projects/programmes you are responsible for are conducted in a safe manner, highlighting hazards and potentially unsafe practices
• Ensure that Governance is applied consistently across the technical programmes where you are involved; act as a peer/independent reviewer for other projects or programmes of work where suitable
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and structural engineering, including design processes and manufacturing principles
• Thorough understanding of safety regulations and applicable regulatory requirements
• Proficient in CAD software, particularly Siemens NX or SolidWorks
• Experience designing structures to recognised industry standards (Maritime, Defence, or Civil)
• Skilled in designing both metallic and composite structures
• Competent in performing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on complex structures and systems, BEng in Mechanical Engineering or Naval Architecture or equivalent demonstratable experience

We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. This role is 37 hours per week based at our Haslar site with a minimum average site attendance of three days per week.

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we're not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Senior Mechanical/Structural Engineer at our Gosport site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds., Our facilities at the Haslar Marine Technology Park are state-of-the-art, including our ocean basin rotating arm, and marine towing tank, offering an unparalleled environment for testing and refining designs. Our marine technology offers our global customers a service to deliver constrained hydrodynamic model tests of surface ships, submarines, offshore structures, and renewable energy devices.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges. As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process: We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in. Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)