Senior Mechanical Architect

4 weeks ago


Bolton, Bolton, United Kingdom https:www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uksitemap Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Architect to join our dynamic team within the Missile Architecture division at MBDA. As a key member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in all stages of missile development, from initial feasibility studies to series production and ongoing in-service support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Capture and manage requirements to ensure missile performance meets specifications, deadlines, and budget targets.
  • Justify designs, coordinate verification activities to demonstrate performance, and ensure that functional and mechanical requirements are implemented across all missile sub-assemblies.
  • Analyse the overall product structure, mechanical interfaces, and architecture.
  • Conduct architectural trade-offs in collaboration with key stakeholders.
  • Promote adherence to key design principles such as modularity, reusability, and design for assembly.
  • Assess technology maturity and design complexity at the missile level.
  • Define hardware requirements at the missile level.
  • Provide support during product design and program phase gate reviews.
  • Manage technical relationships with suppliers to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
  • Track and manage assigned budgets effectively.
  • Provide technical guidance and oversight to engineers within the team.
What We're Looking For
  • Ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in electro-mechanical and mechanical design.
  • Experience developing proving logic and leading the generation of compliance evidence.
  • Dedication to work towards delivery timelines and budgets.
  • Proven track record of fostering and working in collaborative teams.
  • Ability to work in an international environment and understand cultural issues.
  • Good awareness of broader engineering fields, such as Materials, Tolerancing, Configuration Control, Vibration, Shock, Fatigue, Six Sigma & Lean Design, Systems Engineering V-model, DFMEA.
About MBDA

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more.

Please note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role.



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