Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

4 weeks ago

Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Leonardo Full time

The Opportunity

Leonardo is seeking a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and technical team leadership of Electronic Warfare (EW) products at our Luton site.

The successful candidate will contribute their knowledge and experience to the design and management of mechanical engineering solutions, exhibiting an understanding of design, stress, thermal, pressure, and test requirements.

The role requires a strong aptitude for problem-solving and managing multiple system interdependencies across various Leonardo business groups.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software with a hands-on approach.
  • Manage and deliver innovative, optimized engineering solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
  • Provide leadership and technical direction on business programs to ensure delivery of mechanical engineering solutions.
  • Work in accordance with the mechanical and company design lifecycles.
  • Formulate prototype designs and produce physical representations.
  • Provide key support to critical technical problem investigations and deliver effective solutions.
  • Chair, support, and facilitate reviews and sign off release of mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards.
  • Contribute towards continual improvement in product manufacturability through effective relationship building and design guidance/liaison with other engineering functions.
  • Preliminary (sizing) structural analyses, including modal (hand calculations and FEA).
  • Support visits and meetings at UK sites and suppliers when required.

Requirements:

  • Technical or science degree qualified, or equivalent, with demonstrable aerospace-related experience.
  • Experience in problem-solving and concurrent engineering practices – structured, logical approach to investigate issues and solve problems in an effective cross-functional manner.
  • Experience in mechanical engineering detailed design – first-hand experience of engineering design, analysis, tolerance studies (including GD&T) and generation of technical documentation (including an MBD approach) and data packs to relevant standards including BS8888.
  • Have experience and understanding of material selection, machining, and manufacturing techniques and employment of them to achieve optimal DFx approaches.
  • Ability to lead teams and engage with the customer – demonstrating the ability of fulfilling customer and regulatory requirements (internal and external).
  • High level of competence in the use of CAD tools (preferably Creo).
  • Appreciation of Systems Engineering approach and Project Management Fundamentals – process of delivering products and associated key milestones.
  • Understanding of ERP, PLM, and PDM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, and SAP experience would be beneficial).
  • Business awareness – understanding of fundamental business principles, drivers, and key customers with the ability to make effective trade-offs – cost, quality, and schedule.
  • Awareness of Mechanical Engineering industry trends – knowledge of new and advancing tools, techniques, and technologies.
  • Chartered Engineer registration with a recognized organization IMechE/RAeS/IED/IET or the equivalent thereof in experience.

What We Can Offer:

  • Flexible working: We offer our employees the time and flexibility they need to enjoy a balanced life through flexible hours and part-time options.
  • Custom working: The role may be a mixture of home-based and onsite.
  • Flexible benefits: Our company-funded approach to flexible benefits allows employees to make choices appropriate for them. Each employee has access to a wide choice of lifestyle, health, and wellbeing options best suited to their individual lifestyle goals.
  • Network groups: To demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion, we have network groups for Carers, Enable, Equalise, Pride, and We also work in partnership with AFBE (Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers).
  • Training: Free access to Coursera, which provides more than 4,000 online courses.
  • Continuous Learning: You will be supported in your ongoing professional development through training and mentoring.
  • Investors in People: We are proud recipients of the Investors in People Silver Award.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Providing free and confidential mental health support.
  • Annual leave: We offer 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays and 8 flexi days.

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