Principal Engineer Mechanical

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) Full time

Your Chance to Make a Difference at Northrop Grumman UK

Principal Mechanical Engineer Role:

To assist in Mechanical designs and perform Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Thermal Analysis (CFD). This position acts as the main link to customers, collaborating with manufacturers and test facilities.

To approve all mechanical designs, ensure the team follows relevant processes throughout design, development, and construction, and guarantee compliance with all necessary standards.

To create, assess, and endorse technical documentation to aid in timely project delivery, organizing all Computer Aided Design (CAD) aspects efficiently using different CAD applications.

Benefits You'll Enjoy:

  • Flexibility in Working Hours - offering flexible and blended work arrangements. Let us know your scheduling preferences when applying.
  • Personalized Benefits Package - select the NGUKL benefits that meet your individual needs, including Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance, and Pension. Additional flexible benefits encompass Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
  • Employee Incentive Program - outstanding performance is acknowledged through our yearly incentive scheme, given to top achievers.
  • Career Growth - chances for continuous professional development and career advancement.

Your Duties:

  • Mechanical design engineering Subject Matter Expert (SME) across the company.
  • Examining and justifying mechanical designs and component choices.
  • Resolving mechanical challenges during hardware design, development, production, integration, and validation.
  • Ensuring all baseline and change control activities are executed within the mechanical team, following Configuration Management (CM) procedures.
  • Supplying mechanical/electro-mechanical design assistance on one or multiple projects.
  • Guiding the mechanical team to ensure adherence to processes and requirements.
  • Developing, appraising, and endorsing mechanical technical documents (drawings, materials, and Bill of Materials (BOM)).

Your Background:

  • Extensive experience in a Mechanical Design Engineering role.
  • Degree in an associated discipline (or substantial mechanical design experience without a degree).
  • Knowledge and practice of mechanical-related Defence Standards.
  • Capability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic and changing environment.

Your Future Team:

"This position suits a Principal Mechanical Engineer looking for further career growth prospects, collaborating with a design team to support engineers. You'll work with top talent to contribute to the secure deployment of the latest submarines for the Royal Navy. What an exciting opportunity

Kenneth Park - Hardware Engineering Manager @ Northrop Grumman UK

We are a highly experienced and supportive team operating in a matrix structure that encourages teamwork, new opportunities, and learning. We provide room for your career development and enhancement of your leadership abilities within and outside a project team.

Diversity is key to our success. Our team shares insights, knowledge, and fresh ideas from diverse backgrounds in terms of perspective, culture, gender, race, and age across various industries. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our field. We respect everyone and nurture safe and inclusive spaces.

About Our Commitments:

Our clients operate in unique settings that present daily new and thrilling challenges, fostering an environment where you can learn and flourish, collaborating with top industry minds. We provide opportunities for career growth, where your innovations can influence our dynamic business's future.

We advocate teamwork to achieve more collectively than we could alone. In a supportive and motivating atmosphere, we value both your words and actions.

How to Proceed:

Excited about our opening?

Yes - then directly submit your application online. Our skilled recruiters will review it and guide you on the next steps for successful candidates.

Interested in learning more? - reach out via email to engage with our Sourcing Specialists who will assist you with any queries.

Background checks and potential security clearance are part of our hiring process, with further instructions provided by our team when necessary.

Northrop Grumman UK:

Collaborate with a renowned global brand contributing significantly to our nation's security and future. At Northrop Grumman UK, bright minds unite to push boundaries and Create Possibilities. As pioneers in the digital transformation of Aerospace, Defence, and Intelligence, we deliver groundbreaking solutions for our clients.

UK Defence Division:

Our UK Defence sector serves as a premier software and systems center of excellence. In addition to developing and maintaining multi-domain command and control systems deployed across the UK and internationally, our work is vital to the Royal Navy's modern framework. With intense curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we strive to tackle the world's most complex problems.



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