Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

MBDA

Stevenage, GB
Circa £50,000 + ; compyny bonus up to £2,500; pens...
Hybrid (2-3 days on-site per week)
Technical leadership
Design maturity
Stakeholder interface
MBDA is seeking experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineers for its Stevenage location, focusing on the full product life cycle of complex weapons systems. The roles involve leading mechanical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and offer a competitive salary along with various employee benefits

Job Summary

  • Lead the development of mechanical solutions for a wide variety of complex weapons and weapon systems, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Provide technical leadership, drive design maturity, and act as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders.
  • The roles offer the chance to lead complex mechanical design work packages on critical defence products and influence design decisions across the full life cycle.

Matching Summary

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MBDA is seeking experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineers for its Stevenage location, focusing on the full product life cycle of complex weapons systems. The roles involve leading mechanical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and offer a competitive salary along with various employee benefits.

Salary

Circa £50,000+; Company bonus up to £2,500; Pension up to 14% contribution

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Technical leadership
  • Design maturity
  • Stakeholder interface
  • Product life cycle experience
  • Design methodologies (DFMEA, DFA, DFM)
  • Supplier and partner engagement

Nice-to-have

  • Structural, thermal, or dynamic analysis
  • Mentoring less experienced engineers

Key Requirements

  • Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with significant industry experience
  • Proven ability to lead mechanical design work packages
  • Strong experience across full product life cycles
  • In-depth knowledge of design proving and qualification activities
  • Ability to manage priorities and assess risk
  • Relevant 3D CAD/CAE experience

Work Rights

BPSS checks required

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