Mechanical Design Engineer

Gateshead, Tyne And Wear
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

• 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

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

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

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Simon Fletcher

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer. The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.