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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Employer
MBDA
Location
Stevenage
Salary
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Closing date
14 Dec 2019
Reference
P7908S

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Discipline
Mechanical
Sector
Defence
Job Type
Engineer

Job Details

The Opportunity
 
An opportunity has arisen for a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer with drive and enthusiasm to join Europe’s number one missile system provider, developing solutions for the next generation of complex weapons and weapon systems.
 
What are we looking for?
  • Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified with significant experience in Mechanical Design and Development.
  • You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead mechanical design work packages and have experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team with the awareness and understanding of the challenges that this may bring.
  • Awareness of proving activities to ensure compliance against requirements.
  • Robust design experience using common development techniques such as DFMEA, DFA, DFM.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders across the business.
  • Experience of supplier engagement and development across internal and external multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Have the awareness and understanding of cultural differences with the ability to adapt accordingly.
  • You will have a willing, helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to assess and set priorities and deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
  • An understanding of structural/thermal/dynamic analysis would be advantageous.
  • Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training on our preferred CAE tools will be given)
     
What’s in it for you?
  • You will be working on challenging engineering problems and will receive structured skills development.
  • The role provides great opportunities for personal development including Chartership and Professional Accreditation.
  • You will be trained in specific aspects of missile system design.
  • You will have the potential to work on multi-national projects with the associated international travel.
  • You will have opportunity to develop your leadership skills
 
What would you get?
 
Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level), superb learning and development opportunities and more….
 
The Role
 
You will be responsible for:
  • Working to evolving technical and environmental requirements.
  • Ensuring robust design using common development techniques such as DFMEA, DFA, DFM.
  • Leading proving activities to ensure compliance against requirements.
  • Managing physical interfaces with suppliers and subcontractors in order to integrate 3rd party supplied equipment/hardware.
  • Development budgets and project planning including resource identification of people or equipment.
  • Supporting series production through Industrial validation activities (ensure quality/rate/cost).
 
What’s great about the team?
  • You will be joining a like-minded enthusiastic team, working on a diverse range of world class products.
  • Many of our projects are ground breaking and so you can expect to develop and use the latest technologies.
     
     
    Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual’s ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval).
     
    MBDA is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.
     
    We encourage applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.  MBDA is a proud member of Working Families – the UK’s work-life balance organisation.
 
Are you a member of LinkedIn?  If so, you are invited to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news by following our MBDA LinkedIn Company page
 
 

Company

Together. For the future of defence.

We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years.

Whether it’s designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.

In addition to being the only defence company on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2022 list, MBDA are also recognised nationally with three Investors in People Gold Awards (People, Apprenticeships, and Wellbeing), a top 10 finisher on the Best Big Companies to Work For 2022 league tables.   

For the latest vacancies, employer updates and stories from our people, make sure to visit and bookmark our MBDA UK Careers site.

Our Values 

Our values are at the core of everything we do and shape the culture of our organisation. No matter what role, our people from leadership to entry-level encompass these values knowing that they are working towards the same common goal, sharing a bigger purpose in order to protect national security and enable strategic independence.

Through promoting change with Innovation, taking ownership through Commitment, building trust through Integrity, inspiring others through Passion and encouraging collaboration through Team Spirit, we have created a place where people feel connected with each other and valued in our community.

 

 

Company info
Website
Telephone
01438754500
Location
6 Hills way
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 2DA
United Kingdom

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