Senior/Principal Mechanical Engineer

Job Title:Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineers
Location: West London/Buckinghamshire - Hybrid
Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Negotiable (DOE)
Insignis Talent is working with a prominent company at the forefront of delivering innovative technology and solutions for the protection and empowerment of naval forces worldwide. As the maritime and underwater battlespace continues to evolve, our client is dedicated to pushing the boundaries in developing advanced specialist systems that provide an unbeatable warfighting advantage. They collaborate closely with their customers to ensure mission success and offer a range of groundbreaking technologies, including state-of-the-art sonar, radar, expendables, signature management, and naval power systems.
The Senior/Principal Mechanical Design Engineer will conduct Mechanical Design Engineering tasks throughout the mechanical lifecycle, including but not limited to:

• Requirements Analysis
• Mechanical System Design
• Details Drawing (2D)
• Mechanical Assembly Drawing (2D)
• Component Selection (COTS Items)
• Design Documentation (Test Reports, Trade Studies, etc.)
• Stress Analysis and Reporting
• Environmental & Thermal Analysis and Reporting
• Utilizing the Engineering Change Process as applicable during the development or Production Lifecycle
• Providing Production Support (where required)
• Offering In-Service Support (where required)
• Assisting in Configuration Management Support (using the company's PLM tool, Windchill)
• Employing mechanical version control tools and issue tracking tools during the mechanical lifecycle
• Adhering to the company's Mechanical Engineering processes and procedures
• Delivering mechanical components into project and business level configuration and data management systems
• Supporting Bids by providing input on technical solutions estimates and plans

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required:

• Education to Degree level or equivalent experience
• Experience in design and documentation using MCAD PLM and ERP tools (Creo, Autodesk Inventor, Windchill, and IFS)
• Experience in Environmental & Thermal Analysis and Reporting, using in-CAD FEA tools, standalone FEA tools, and hand calculations
• Effective verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders/customers/suppliers on a regular basis
• Ability to write technical reports or plans and present information to line managers, project management teams, and peers
• Already possess or have the Ability to obtain security clearance at SC level

Benefits:
Our client offers a comprehensive package of employee benefits and opportunities for career development, recognizing the importance of every employee's contribution to their success. The benefits include:

• 5% bonus
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• 9-day working fortnight, providing an extended weekend every other week
• Hybrid working
• 25 days of holiday with the option to buy/sell 5 days plus bank holidays
• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance
• Flexible benefits package (retail vouchers, health screening, and more)
• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions
• Relocation Support - provided on a case-by-case basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines

Security Requirements:
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role, due to the nature of the programmes delivered for customers.