Senior Mechanical Engineer

?; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer

The Opportunity:

Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a number of Senior Mechanical Engineers whose primary role will be the design and development of Electronic Warfare (EW) products, new and legacy at the Luton Site.

The Senior engineer will contribute their knowledge and experience to the design of mechanical engineering solutions exhibiting an understanding of design, stress, thermal, pressure and test requirements.

The role inherently requires an aptitude for problem solving and managing multiple system requirements across a number of Leonardo business groups.

What you will do:

• Perform mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software with a "Hands on" approach.
• Deliver innovative, optimised engineering solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
• Work in accordance with the mechanical and company design lifecycles.
• Manage own elements of the engineering work package.
• Formulate prototype designs and produce physical representations.
• Provide key support to critical technical problem investigations and deliver effective solutions.
• Contribute towards continual improvement in product manufacturability through effective relationship building and design guidance / liaison with other engineering functions.
• Preliminary (Sizing) Structural analyses. (Hand calculations and Creo Simulate)
• Support visits and meetings at UK sites and suppliers when required.

What we are looking for:

• Technical or science degree qualified, or equivalent, with demonstrable aerospace–related experience in the packaging of electronics.
• Experience in problem solving and concurrent engineering practices – structured, logical approach to investigate issues and solve problems in an effective cross–functional manner.
• Experience in mechanical engineering detailed design – first–hand experience of engineering design, analysis, tolerance studies (including GD&T) and generation of technical documentation (including an MBD approach) and data packs to relevant standards including BS8888.
• Have experience and understanding of material selection, machining and manufacturing techniques and employment of them to achieve optimal DFx approaches.
• High level of competence in the use of CAD tools (preferably Creo).
• Understanding of ERP, PLM and PDM systems (Teamcenter Unified and SAP experience would be beneficial).
• Appreciation of fundamental business principles, drivers and key customers with the ability to make effective trade–offs – cost, quality and schedule.
• Awareness of Mechanical Engineering industry trends – knowledge of new and advancing tools, techniques and technologies.
• Chartered Engineer registration with a recognised organisation IMechE / RAeS / IED / IET or the equivalent thereof in experience.

What we can offer you:

• Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part–time options.
• Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home–based and onsite.
• Flexible benefits: Our company–funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
• Network groups: To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion we have network groups for:
• Carers (employees who care for someone who is either older, disabled or seriously ill)
• Enable (supporting people with disabilities)
• Equalise (development of a gender–balanced workforce)
• Pride (promoting equality for all LGBTQ+ individuals)
• We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers)
• Training: Free access to Coursera which provides more than 4,000 online courses.
• Continuous Learning: You will be supported in your ongoing professional development through training and mentoring.
• Investors in People: We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Silver Award.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Providing free and confidential mental health support.
• Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 12 flexi days.

Life at Leonardo:

Discover life at Leonardo – a company for extraordinary people.

Our UK locations:

We have offices around the UK, including Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Lincoln, Luton, Southampton and Yeovil.

Committed to Inclusion:

We are committed to creating a working environment that is designed to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed.

Primary Location:

GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid