Mechanical Engineer
Leonardo
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Edinburgh • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Design, develop and support our world leading radar and electro-optic products.
- Utilise state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools to explore all aspects of the development lifecycle, including stress and thermal analysis, requirements analysis, design, implementation, test, build and production support.
- Work under the direction of a more senior Mechanical Engineer as part of an integrated project team.
- Liaise closely with Engineers from other disciplines, particularly Systems and Electronics, as well as external suppliers.
- Develop skills and undertake training to enhance capability.
- Design innovative, optimised engineering solutions considering all requirements such as product quality, safety, reliability and testability.
- Perform ‘hands on’ mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software, including the production of the manufacturing data pack.
- Deliver design solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales.
- Provide key support to critical technical problem investigations and deliver effective solutions.
- Present or support robust engineering solutions at design and peer reviews to ensure technical accuracy of specifications, designs and reports.
- Continue professional development throughout your career by formal training and keeping up to date with the latest developments.
Requirements
- Qualified Mechanical Engineer with proven experience in an engineer level role, where you have undertaken Mechanical design activity throughout the product lifecycle.
- A minimum of an upper second-class Honours degree in a relevant discipline or have equivalent job-related experience.
- Be an experienced user of 3D CAD software (PTC Creo preferred) both for modelling and drawing creation.
- Demonstrable experience in Mechanical detailed design including numerical calculations, tolerance analysis (including GD&T) and generation of technical documentation and drawing packs.
- Understanding of ERP and PDM systems for configuration management and revision control (Teamcenter Unified preferred).
- Working towards becoming a Chartered Engineer with the IMechE or equivalent or alternatively possess and be able to demonstrate that you have the UK-SPEC competencies necessary to obtain Chartered status in the next 2 years.
- Experience in opto-mechanical design is preferred but not essential.
Benefits
- Time to Recharge : Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Secure your Future : Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Your Wellbeing Matters : Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
- Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
- Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
- Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
- Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
- Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
mechanical design3D CADnumerical calculationstolerance analysisGD&Ttechnical documentationdesign solutionsstress analysisthermal analysisproduct lifecycle
Soft skills
problem-solvingcommunicationteam collaborationpresentation skillstime managementadaptabilityattention to detailinnovationcritical thinkingprofessional development
Certifications
Chartered EngineerIMechEUK-SPEC competencies