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Mechanical Systems Engineers - Defence

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0RZ, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • Mechanical Systems Engineers are needed for an expanding international Defence and Weapons Systems Company in Northern England, offering remote/hybrid work options.
  • The role involves leading a small team, managing design reviews, and acting as the primary contact with customers and suppliers.
  • Candidates should have a degree in a relevant engineering discipline and experience in design tasks within a production or prototype environment.
  • Experience in defence systems and the ability to attain CEng status are also required, along with a hands-on mechanical background.
  • Salary is attractive and will depend on skills and experience, with relocation support available for eligible candidates.

Mechanical Systems Engineers  - Attractive - Northern England

Remote/Hybrid - Permanent - Military and Defence Systems

Mechanical Systems Engineers are required for an international Defence and Weapons Systems Company that is expanding their team. Remote/ Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available for these positions. Salary and Seniority will depend on skills and experience. The Mechanical Design Engineers will be part of the delivery team within the organisation and the Mechanical Systems Engineers will be working on design solutions and be working closely with the customers and suppliers.

Relocation support packages are available across for the Mechanical Systems Engineers at this site, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Key Duties and Responsibilities for the Mechanical Systems Engineers

  • Lead a small team of engineers from a technical perspective, delegating tasks and checking and approving technical systems documentation.
  • Heading designs and manufacturing tactical and strategic solutions to support new defence systems.
  • Manage internal and external design reviews and meetings with the customer, paying attention to the complex picture and the finer details of the designs and safety elements
  • Acting as the key point of contact with customers, suppliers and stakeholders on engineering solutions.
  • Innovating new ways to streamline and deliver systems quicker while maintaining cost, quality and safety.

Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required for the Mechanical Systems Engineers

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, or a high level of experience within an engineering environment, whilst having experience writing and reviewing technical reports and systems specifications.
  • Experience leading design orientated tasks across a product life-cycle in a production and/or a prototype environment.
  • Experience presenting design concepts, technical reports and specifications to stakeholders.
  • Experience working in a hands-on mechanical or systems background.
  • Experience interpreting design plans.
  • CEng or ability to attain this.
  • Defence systems experience or working within this experience.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Pension Scheme
  • Enhanced Annual Leave Allowance
  • Share Incentives Plans
  • Flexible Working
  • Hybrid/Remote Options
  • Professional Development
  • Career Diversification
  • Academic and Mentoring Support
  • Annual Incentives Maybe Also Available

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.