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Our major defence client is currently looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Precision Guidance Integrated Project Team (IPT), working on equipment for the next generation of Missile Seeker Programmes. The Mechanical Engineer role offers hybrid working, with the option of on-site working at our Basildon office. The frequency of on-site visits shall be agreed with the IPT, to ensure that key Milestones and Deliverables are met on time, to budget and to the desired quality.
Job Responsibility:
Support senior members of staff in the delivery of technical solutions on critical Business Programmes
Generation of mechanical solutions to relevant company and international standards
Design of engineering solutions taking into account all requirements including product quality, safety, reliability, testability, sustainability, etc.
Mechanical engineering detailed design, including numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.
Produce Manufacturing Data Packs in line with BS8888 including appropriate application of GD&T
Generate BoM within approve PLM system (Teamcenter)
Contribute to reviews of Mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards
Deliver design solutions against Technical Requirements, within budget and timescales
Requirements:
Technical or science degree qualified, or equivalent, with experience
Mechanical engineering for Electronic Products (including EO)
Perform ‘hands on’ mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software (PTC Creo)
Structural design and an ability to carry out ‘first pass’ analyses and work in conjunction with full-time Structural Analysts
Experienced in working on Electro-Optic Products, with proven knowledge of electrical screening, grounding, opto-mechanical sub-assemblies, etc.
Detail and assembly drawing generation, in accordance with BS8888
Numerical calculations, tolerance studies, etc.
Proven understanding of the application of materials and process finishes to meet EO Product needs
Experienced in the design of Jigs, Fixtures and Tooling to support the Assembly, Integration and Testing of EO Products, for the Aerospace and/or Defence sector
Ability to work within a multi-discipline IPT
Knowledge of Cable Harness design, including Connector selection, screening, strain relief methods, etc.
Experienced in various aspects of DfX, including Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Integration and Sustainability
Operating in a high performing multi-disciplinary Team
Nice to have:
Capable of performing ‘first pass’ Thermal analyses