Principal Mechanical Engineer
leonardocompany · Luton, England ·
Job Description:
The Opportunity
Leonardo has an exciting opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer whose primary role will be the design, development and technical team leadership of Electronic Warfare (EW) products, new and legacy at the Luton Site.
The principal engineer will contribute their knowledge and experience to the design and management of mechanical engineeering solutions exhibiting an understanding of design, stress, thermal, pressure and test requirments.
The role inherently requires a strong aptitude for problem solving and managing multiple system interdependencies across a number of Leonardo business groups. What you will do: Perform mechanical design and development using 3D CAD software with a "Hands on" approach.
Manage and deliver innovative, optimised engineering solutions against requirements, within budget and timescales. Provide leadership and technical direction on business programmes to ensure delivery of mechanical engineering solutions.
Work in accordance with the mechanical and company design lifecycles. Formulate prototype designs and produce physical representations. Provide key support to critical technical problem investigations and deliver effective solutions.
Chair, support and facilitate reviews and sign off release of mechanical designs in accordance with business and industry standards. Contribute towards continual improvement in product manufacturability through effective relationship building and design guidance / liaison with other engineering functions.
Preliminary (Sizing) Structural analyses, including modal (Hand calculations and FEA). Support visits and meetings at UK sites and suppliers when required. What we are looking for: Technical or science degree qualified, or equivalent, with demonstratable aerospace related experience.
Experience in problem solving and concurrent engineering practices - structured, logical approach to investigate issues and solve problems in an effective cross-functional manner. Experience in mechanical engineering detailed design - first-hand experience of engineering design, analysis, tolerance studies (including GD