Principle Mechanical Design Engineer

Minimum of 10 years of relevant Mechanical Design experience

Whippendell Marine is a long-established supplier of LV electrical engineering solutions for the naval environment. We specialise in the design, manufacture and support of motor starters, control systems, aviation ground power systems, cabinets, racks and enclosures for surface and sub-surface platforms.

The company is currently expanding and winning new business across a variety of platforms and now needs a principal mechanical engineer with a minimum of 10 years of Mechanical Design experience to provide the technical lead and design authority roles.

You will work with other engineers on specific projects, but also provide support and advise across the business, including sales and manufacturing. You will be a technical point of contact for our customers.

The role is responsible for delivering the Mechanical Design aspects of electro-mechanical products, cabinets, enclosures, consoles and similar equipment, ruggedised specifically for the harsh marine environment and providing documented validation and verification activities for the designs undertaken.

The position will report to the Engineering and Operations Director and will be based at out Milton Keynes Office. There will be scope for flexible working, where project requirements permit.

Please note that because of the defence related nature of our business you will be required to undergo security clearance vetting and will need to meet special nationality rules. Therefore, this vacancy is only open to British Citizens.

If you have experience in a similar role and skills and qualifications for this job then please apply and submit a covering letter to the Engineering and Operations Director explaining why you are the best candidate for the position.

Key Duties:

• Design and development of the mechanical aspects of enclosures, cabinets and consoles with particular emphasis on ruggedisation for harsh environments through the whole lifecycle (requirements, development, drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports).

• Take ownership of the mechanical aspects of projects and provide technical support to the project manager and customer.

• Develop and maintain mechanical drawings, parts lists, layouts and manufacturing data.

• Develop a culture and team expertise in DFMA.

• Adhere to the design control activities within the company quality management system.

• Assist with the production of ILS information, including manuals, maintenance procedures, spares provisioning and training materials.

• Reviewing legacy equipment in respect of current standards, obsolescence, and design.

• Providing the Design Authority role within the Company and providing technical help and assistance to more junior engineers and other staff.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Broadly experienced mechanical engineer with experience in design and development of enclosures and cabinets an advantage.

• Must have an excellent understand of sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing techniques.

• Ability to produce detailed design from a customer specification applying appropriate standards and regulations, selection of materials, manufacturing techniques and components.

• Competent in the use of Inventor 3D and AutoCAD

• Experience in NASTRAN and other analysis tools, FEA, CFD etc.

• Competent in design to critical standard

• Qualified to degree level or equivalent.

• A minimum of 10 years demonstrable Mechanical Design experience.

• A background in the naval, marine or defence sectors would be an advantage.

• Effective written and verbal communicator; able to produce high quality technical documents and reports sometimes for inclusion in tender responses and submissions to customers.

• Excellent communicator at all levels.

• Able to achieve SC security clearance.

History.

Whippendell Marine can trace its history back over 120 years and since 1935 we have been supplying the Royal Navy and others with specialist electrical equipment into harsh environments such as ships and submarines. We manufacture a wide and diverse range of products and are a small and friendly team.

Benefits.

• Salary £50k to £60k depending on experience.

• Flexible working arrangements

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions

• Payment of professional fees.

• 33 days holiday per year including bank holidays.

• Private off-street parking
• Modern, bright, clean and friendly environment

• Staff rest area with kitchen, sofas, TV

• Free coffee and tea

If you have experience in a similar role and skills and qualifications for this job then please apply and submit a covering letter to the Engineering and Operations Director explaining why you are the best candidate for the position.