Mechanical Engineering Functional Lead

Northrop Grumman

New Malden, United Kingdom
£75,000 - £85,000 py
Design and develop mechanical products
Line manage up to 10 engineers
Ensure quality of engineering output
As the Mechanical Engineering Functional Lead, you will line manage up to 10 engineers who design and develop NGUKs mechanical products, from concept through development and qualification, whilst supporting production and in‑service activities

Job Summary

  • As the Mechanical Engineering Functional Lead, you will line manage up to 10 engineers who design and develop NGUKs mechanical products, from concept through development and qualification, whilst supporting production and in‑service activities.
  • You will be responsible for building the mechanical engineering capability, as directed by the hardware engineering manager, through identification of required competencies, gap analysis and implementation / support of development plans.
  • Your leadership will directly support critical UK and international mission systems, including technology that underpins the Royal Navy’s capability.

Matching Summary

As the Mechanical Engineering Functional Lead, you will line manage up to 10 engineers who design and develop NGUKs mechanical products, from concept through development and qualification, whilst supporting production and in‑service activities.

Salary

£75,000 - £85,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • design and develop mechanical products
  • line manage up to 10 engineers
  • ensure quality of engineering output
  • build mechanical engineering capability
  • develop designs using CAD
  • mechanical design and analysis techniques
  • lead technical teams through development lifecycle

Nice-to-have

  • strong leadership skills
  • support critical UK and international mission systems
  • improve processes, toolsets, and standards
  • contribute to business unit objectives

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field
  • Experience in defence, maritime or aerospace
  • Experience with CREO, Windchill or similar CAD/PLM tools
  • UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
  • SC (or eligible) clearance

Work Rights

UK Security Check (SC) clearance

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