Mechanical Design Engineer

Introduction

Saab UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 500 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.

As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.

Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.

Position Overview:

At Saab, we are constantly looking ahead and pushing boundaries on what´s considered technically possible. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking talented and highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join our existing Mechanical Design Engineer to support our radar and sensors growth activities at our Fareham office.

Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab’s portfolio - a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will regularly work with current products, developing enhancements, supporting obsolescence and investigating new areas for product growth.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for various activities across the product lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design and develop solutions to obsolescence challenges in mechanical aspects of sub-systems of current products
• Design and develop cost-saving solutions for mechanical aspects of sub-systems of current products
• Design and develop solutions to specific customer mechanical installation needs
• Design and develop mechanical solutions for new products
• Travel within UK and abroad, including to the Gothenburg office.

Required Skills:

• As a person you are positive, social, results-oriented and a team player with a background in mechanical engineering (5 years minimum), plus enjoy working and developing in a team
• Experience of working within radar, communications or EW systems in considered highly desirable
• Familiar working in a highly regulated Engineering environment e.g., Aerospace/Defence, Maritime, Automotive
• Experience with configuration management tools and processes covering various stages of a product lifecycle.
• Like cooperating with others but are capable of working individually as well
• Good technical communication skills, confident in writing and reviewing formal technical documentation
• Very good command of written and verbal English, ability to communicate efficiently with international colleagues from various engineering and non-engineering functions. Self-motivated to seek answers when information is limited and comfortable dealing with ambiguity
• Have a Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Experience with CAD using 3D parametric solid modelling techniques, simple stress analysis tools and hand calculations to develop, analyse and iterate a design
• Capable of assessing production/supplier non-conformances then identifying, applying and documenting sound mechanical solutions
• Experience creating and revising documents, models and drawings using configuration management software (e.g. Windchill, Enovia, Teamcenter, SmarTeam etc.) at various stages of a product’s lifecycle
• Experience designing for rugged mechanical structures subject to harsh environments, incorporating low-volume machined metal and plastic, sheet metal, riveted and bolted sub-assemblies. Familiarity with composite materials (fibreglass, carbon fibre) and welding is a plus but not essential
• Experience producing 2D technical drawings to BS8888 or ISO standards, with ability to interpret and apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing. Experience with 3D model-based definition is highly desirable
• Experience with rapid prototyping technologies desirable
• During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship