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Position: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Barrow-in-Furness - Hybrid Working Pattern Available (2-3 days on site per week
Salary: £56,000 - £64,000 (depending on skills and experience)
Proactive are currently in search of a Principal Mechanical Design Engineer for a world leading Aerospace and Defence company based in Barrow-In-Furness.
As part of the Weapon Systems Engineering team, you will be working on new and / or existing Products (i.e. M777 towed howitzer, 4.5" MK.8 MOD 1 Naval Gun, AS90 Self Propelled Howitzer & 105 Light Gun), through all stages: from the initial concept; design and development; testing, through to final manufacture and implementation of a new product or sub-system.
The Weapon Systems business offers great opportunity to develop your career further through training and a clear mapped out career progression structure.
Key Accountabilities:
Lead on design and manufacturing solutions to support weapon platforms, their derivatives and support equipment through technical analysis, investigations and generation of detailed design using CAD models and drawings.
Lead a small team of engineers from a technical perspective, delegating tasks, checking and approving technical documentation and overseeing the team's workload.
Oversee technical activities on tests, trials and qualification of systems and designs.
Act as the key point of contact with customers, suppliers and stakeholders on engineering matters
Developing design solutions based on customer requirements, validating, and verifying through the design process.
Lead and participate in internal and external design reviews and meetings with the customer.Your Skills and Experiences:
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, with a high level of postgraduate experience.
Experience leading design tasks across the entire product lifecycle in a production and/or prototype environment, considering requirements, product safety and integrity.
Experience presenting design concepts, technical reports and specifications to stakeholders.
Exposure to testing, trials and qualifications of designs and/or systems
Experience mentoring less experienced engineers and overseeing and delegating technical work packages.
Working experience using CAD software (e.g. CREO Parametrics) and PLM software (e.g. Teamcenter)Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on (phone number removed) or
Why work with Proactive?
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