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Part Time Principal Mechanical Design Engineers

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Stevenage
4 days ago
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Overview

We have phenomenal opportunities for experienced, part time Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to work in all areas of our Product Life Cycles from Mechanical Future Concepts, detailed Design and Qualification to Production and In-service Support.

Job Title: Part time Principal Mechanical Design Engineers

Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

The opportunity

We have phenomenal opportunities for experienced, part time Principal Mechanical Design Engineers to work in all areas of our Product Life Cycles from Mechanical Future Concepts, detailed Design and Qualification to Production and In-service Support.

You will be joining like-minded enthusiastic teams, working on a diverse range of world class products; leading the development of mechanical solutions on a wide variety of complex weapons and weapon systems whilst collaborating with wider multi-disciplinary teams.

If you are looking for a part time role where you can make a real difference; a role where you will take ownership for delivery and tackle a variety of exciting challenges then this could be for you!

We are committed to investing in your development so you can continue to build your career with MBDA.

Responsibilities
  • Lead mechanical design work packages and work within a multi-disciplinary team with awareness of associated challenges.
  • Contribute to the Product Life Cycle (CADMID) with robust design practices.
  • Engage in proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance against requirements.
What we're looking for (Qualifications)
  • Ideally Degree/HND/HNC qualified with experience in Mechanical Design and Development in one of the following areas: Mechanisms, Structures, Assembly and Integration, Concept down selection and development.
  • Ability to lead mechanical design work packages and collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Awareness of proving and qualification activities to ensure compliance against requirements.
  • Robust design experience across the Product Life Cycle (CADMID).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders across the business.

Note: These roles may require reasonable travel in the UK and could involve some travel in Europe.

Benefits
  • Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
  • Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  • Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
  • Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
  • Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  • Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave; enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  • Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

Interested? Click Apply Now!

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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