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