Principal Mechanical Engineer
Ultra Intelligence & Communications
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Greenford • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Lead
Tech Stack
AssemblyERP
About the role
- Define and manage mechanical architecture, system and sub-system requirements, ensuring validation and verification
- Develop, document, and deliver robust mechanical solutions for complex systems using our engineering toolsets
- Create and peer-review technical artefacts, including design documentation, data packs, analysis reports, plans, and procedures in line with our product development framework
- Analyse and document predicted mechanical behaviours and performance
- Develop mechanical test solutions and procedures to support product verification
- Lead mechanical integration, verification, and acceptance testing, collecting and presenting evidence as required
- Prepare and present technical solutions and estimates to internal and external stakeholders
- Provide in-service and production support to customers
- Act as Project Engineering Lead (PEL) and/or Work Package Manager (WPM) on projects when required
- Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical engineering processes and tools
- Support bids and proposals with technical input, estimates, and plans
- Adhere to company engineering processes and procedures
- Coach and mentor junior engineers
Requirements
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience
- Experience across the full project lifecycle, developing mechanical solutions against defined requirements
- Extensive experience in mechanical design and documentation using MCAD, MCAE, PLM, and ERP toolsets (e.g., Creo, Autodesk Inventor, Windchill, IFS)
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including material selection, assembly techniques, and manufacturing processes
- Work package management experience
- Experience preparing for and participating in Product Design Reviews
- Hands-on experience designing complex systems involving multiple engineering disciplines, with awareness of associated challenges and risks
- Proven ability to deliver reliable solutions on time and within budget
- Security clearance at SC level or eligibility to obtain it
Benefits
- Optional 9-day fortnight for better work-life balance
- Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
- Flexible working hours
- Early finish on Fridays
- Annual bonus
- Hybrid working options for certain roles
- Casual dress policy
- 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
- Option to buy or sell holiday
- Access to private healthcare, dental, and critical illness cover via salary sacrifice
- Hapi with discounts at over 200 online stores
- Life cover at 4x annual salary
- Generous pension scheme starting at 5% employer / 4% employee contributions (with flexibility to increase your contribution up to 70%)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
mechanical architecturemechanical designsystem requirementsverification and validationmechanical test solutionsproject lifecycle managementmaterial selectionassembly techniquesmanufacturing processestechnical documentation
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationcoachingmentoringstakeholder engagementcontinuous improvementproblem-solvingcollaborationpresentation skillsproject management
Certifications
degree-level educationsecurity clearance SC level