Job: Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be involved in the design & integration of equipment at the system and sub-system levels for a range of armoured vehicles operating in the land environment.

This is a demanding role, requiring close liaison between, Mechanical Engineering Team Leaders, other Engineering teams and subsystem suppliers.

Significant drive and energy, strong systems engineering skills, and the ability to deliver a diverse programme to demanding time, target cost and quality requirements are essential attributes to succeed.

The candidate must be a team player who is prepared to work with a multi-site engineering team within RBSL and the customer community. You will form part of a multi-disciplined team providing Through Life Support to in-service platforms and carrying out engineering design work on a range of in-service armoured vehicles.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the analysis of customer requirements and their subsequent decomposition into functional system and sub system design requirements
• Working with Designers to create CAD design schemes, detail design and production Technical Data Packs in response to design solutions to customer requirements for military armoured vehicles
• Conducting all activities in a professional manner and delivering mechanical design solutions to agreed time, cost and quality to meet project or business milestones
• Conducting a wide range of activities including feasibility studies, research, design, development and post design services, involving the full Engineering Lifecycle, to meet defined project or business requirements
• Ensuring that work is undertaken in accordance with Company, Safety, Environmental, contractual and local business processes, standards, procedures and documentation
• Drafting, vetting and editing technical reports or other documents relevant to, or required by, a particular task in order to ensure that technical findings can be successfully communicated with recipients
• Preparation and submission of technical proposals and tenders as directed by bid manager in order to provide costed proposals for future work
• Maintain accurate records of all design related work in accordance with relevant extant procedures to ensure a complete design record of work undertaken
• Liaison with MOD establishments, test facilities, sub-contractors and customers as required to satisfy the needs of project or the business
• When appropriate, the supervision of undergraduates or young persons assigned for training to assist in the development of their knowledge and skills
• Promoting the skill areas capabilities and department to attract new work
• Responding to any new requirements which management request for new work or business need

• Degree level of education, or an equivalent level of competence with appropriate training and significant proven engineering experience
• Achieved Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or be working towards that objective
• Competentence either immediately or with training and / or experience, to act as Design Authority (DA) for mechanical systems, when authorised by both Project Manager and Divisional Chief Engineer
• Practitioner in the broad discipline of mechanical engineering and its integration with others, capable of managing and supporting a design solution through the full Engineering Lifecycle
• Competentence with Microsoft applications, CAD PLM tools such as TeamCentre and knowledge of a SAP data management tool
• Proficient at using 3D CAD tools, specifically Siemens NX or equivalent

RBSL strives to be an employer of choice and to foster a culture in which our employees are supported to build a career they can be proud.

Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support services, we offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement via specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and broader leadership positions.

In addition, RBSL offer:

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market rates
• Annual bonus incentive scheme for all employees
• 37 hours over 4.5 days working week
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance cover
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Private health care
• Free access to onsite gym
• Car allowances for eligible employees
• Free onsite car parking