Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect in Stevenage

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract. The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites.

This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture. A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great.

• Rate: £60.00 per hour
• Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter
• Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference
• Hybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs
• Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.
• IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
• Interview process: One stage video interview

Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Establishing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRS
• Management of the mechanical interface with the launcher
• Management of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the Missile
• Defining the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements
• Implementation of GMA Policies to ensure Modularity & Reuse objectives are achieved
• Development of the overall proving logic for the validation of the Airframe
• Ensuring mechanical compliance to the Airframe TRS for missile certificate of design
• Interface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development process
• Producing Statements of Work and plans for activities within their sphere of responsibility
• Direct technical supervision of engineers within their team and indirect management of engineers in the extended project team
• Controlling assigned budgets, managing personal workload and identifying any further resource needs

Skillset/experience required:

• Educated to degree level with 10 years’ experience or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineering
• Ability to technically manage internal & sub-contract activities
• Strong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision
• Good knowledge & experience of mechanical design, including: Static & Dynamic Analysis, Design for Environment or Thermal Management.
• Good understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including: Aerodynamics, Testability, Production
• Experience developing proving logic and managing the compliance evidence towards Certificates of Design
• Experience across the full Product Life Cycle
• Ability to influence senior managers and other stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal)
• Willingness to travel within UK and Europe
• DOORS experience would be great

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