Mechanical Engineer -Design & Development

Due to increased workload, we are looking for experienced  Mechanical Design & Development Engineers to work in all areas of the Product Life Cycles from Mechanical Future Concepts, Detailed Design and Qualification/Testing to Production and In-service Support. You will be leading the development of mechanical solutions on a wide variety of complex defence systems whilst collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Salary £45000-58000
Location: Worcestershire
The Role:
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll take a leading role in identification, analysis and specific of design improvement projects and NPD projects. You’ll work with internal project teams and external design partners to solve complex problems and deliver mechanical systems designs that meet both regulatory and stakeholder needs.
o  Manage design evolution, DFMEA and optimising engineering solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
o  Provide leadership and technical direction on business programmes to ensure delivery of mechanical engineering solutions.
o Work in accordance with the mechanical and company design lifecycles.
o Formulate prototype designs and produce physical representations.
o Provide key support to critical technical problem investigations and deliver effective solutions.
o Chair, support and facilitate reviews and sign off release of mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards.
o Contribute towards continual improvement in product manufacturability through effective relationship building and design guidance / liaison with other engineering functions.
Experience:
o Engineering, Technical or science Degree/ MSc qualified, or equivalent, with demonstratable aerospace, defence or related experience.
o Demonstrate understanding of engineering first principals applied to problem solving and concurrent engineering practices – structured, logical approach to investigate issues and solve problems in an effective cross-functional manner.
o Experience in mechanical engineering detailed design - first-hand experience of engineering design, analysis, tolerance studies (including GD&T) and generation of technical documentation
o Ability to lead teams and engage with the customer – demonstrating the ability of fulfilling customer and regulatory requirements (internal and external).
Able to communicate complex technical aspects clearly and concisely
o Appreciation of Systems Engineering approach and Project Management Fundamentals - process of delivering products and associated key milestones.
o Business awareness - understanding of fundamental business principles, drivers and key customers with the ability to make effective trade-offs – cost, quality and schedule.
The opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer with design, development, validation testing or CAE experience to be part of an expanding global organisation with continued investment strategy in product development and new manufacturing facilities. In return our client is offering a fantastic salary, plus benefits package to include generous salary plus benefits package to include hybrid working, excellent contributary pension scheme, healthcare plan, onsite car parking, 33 days holiday, canteen facilities, excellent training and development opportunities Above all this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of the modern organisation who are continuing to invest in modern machinery and infrastructure.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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