Senior or Principal : Mechanical Engineers : Defence

TipTopJob; Dalton-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Defence sector is seeking Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineers to join their expanding team in Northern England. This role involves developing and testing mechanical systems for defence applications. Candidates will have the opportunity to influence the next generation of defence technologies while mentoring junior engineers. The position requires a full-time on-site presence with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Enhanced Annual Leave

Share Incentives Plans

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2work

Employee Discounts

Academic and Mentoring Support

Annual Incentives

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science subjects required.
• Experience with the engineering lifecycle and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop design evidence and prototypes for testing.
• Mentor junior engineers and deliver presentations.
• Author technical reports and ensure commitments are met.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Documentation

Engineering Calculations

FEA Analysis

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mechanical

Degree in Science

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineers - Defence - Attractive

Northern England (Cumbria) - Permanent and Long Term - Military and Defence Systems

Multiple Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineers are required for an international Defence and Weapons Systems company that is expanding its team.

Salary and Seniority will depend on your skills and experience.

This position requires full-time on-site presence (4.5 days, 37 hours per week) with paid overtime actively encouraged.

The Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineers will be part of the Mechanical Engineering team, supporting technical changes to existing products (Defence and Weapons Systems).

This role may suit candidates from the Oil and Gas Industry or other safety-critical engineering sectors.

The role involves Mechanical Development, Testing, Trials, and Commissioning, with opportunities to influence the next generation of defence/weapons platforms and technologies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop design evidence to justify safe, effective designs and build customer confidence.
2. Specify and assist in building prototypes, products, and systems for testing.
3. Provide corrective actions for defects and issues.
4. Ensure commitments are reviewed and met.
5. Mentor junior engineers on technical matters.
6. Deliver presentations to technical and management audiences, keeping abreast of technical innovations.
7. Author or co-author technical reports, papers, patents, and presentations.

Key Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Mechanical, or Science subjects.
• Ability to work with technical documentation and present to customers and teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including engineering calculations and FEA analysis.
• Experience with the engineering lifecycle.
• Some CAD knowledge, proficiency with MS Office, and IT applications.

Benefits

• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Share Incentives Plans
• Professional Development and Career Diversification
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2work and Employee Discounts
• Academic and Mentoring Support
• Annual Incentives (possibly available)

Security Clearance (SC) is required due to the nature of the products and systems.

Demand for this role is high, and interviews will be scheduled soon. If you meet the requirements and wish to apply, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment or send your CV. Ensure your contact details and location are included for processing.

Note: Jonathan Lee Recruitment is an established engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy since 1978. The services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.