Sr Prin Mechanical Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of innovative mechanical components for Solid Rocket Motors. This role involves overseeing fabrication, installation, and maintenance of complex mechanical systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, with a focus on design optimization and problem-solving. Join a high-performance team committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter, enjoying a robust rewards package and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Work/life balance programs

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proficient in CAD and CAE software for design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Direct fabrication, installation, and maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Evaluate designs for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.

Skills

Oral and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical thinking skills

Applied mechanics

Design engineering

Design optimization

Design review

Mechanical engineering

Prototyping

Requirements engineering/analysis

Education

Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CAE software

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Sr Prin Mechanical Engineer (Solid Rocket Motor)

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Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS), a premier provider to the US Department of Defense and allied nations, is seeking an experienced Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our team. We are committed to supporting the mission of the warfighter. Our products can be found with every U.S. military branch and with our allies around the world. Given the nature of our work and our organization’s ethos, we value trust, honesty, alignment, and transparency.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include a hybrid work option, career development and recognition programs.

If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

This individual will direct and coordinate fabrication, installation, operation, application, maintenance, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical machines, equipment, tools, engines, and systems. Ensure that quality levels and industry standards are maintained or improved in the manufacturing process. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water and steam systems. Evaluate mechanical products to determine their cost effectiveness and efficiency. May evaluate field installations and recommend design modifications to eliminate malfunctions. IPT Lead for Mechanical Engineering team support development of mechanical components and subsystems for Solid Rocket Motors to include the case, liner, nozzle, igniter, case and system assembly and test. Evaluate designs for incremental improvement to ensure requirements are met.

Major Position Responsibilities

• Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

Basic Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate's Degree
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Mechanical Engineering or other engineering field required
• Years and Area of Experience: 10-12 years’ experience
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, analytical thinking skills, applied mechanics, design engineering, design optimization, design review, mechanical engineering, prototyping, requirements engineering/analysis, CAD software, CAE software.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing