As a key member of the Hardware Engineering team, you will provide Mechanical CAD engineering expertise for maritime control and instrumentation systems throughout the full project lifecycle, from requirements and concept design through to validation and qualification. This will involve the selection, design, development and analysis of electrical systems and components to deliver a Platform Management System (PMS) on a variety of Defence programmes.

Role Clearance Type: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government clearance in line with the job role (SC).

In return you will receive:

• Flexible working schedules with hybrid working arrangements.
• Flexible Benefits Package including Healthcare, Dental, Life Assurance and Pension. Benefits you can flex include Critical Illness Cover, Health Cash Plan, and Health Assessments.
• Employee Incentive Programme
• Career Development – opportunity for ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities

Duties & Responsibilities of the Principal Mechanical CAD Engineer:

• Produce and review mechanical piece part drawings and General Assemblies (GA) using Creo Elements
• Support the creation and management of Bills of Materials (BOM)
• Provide mechanical engineering support to the Mechanical Design Engineering team
• Define and apply appropriate Geometric, Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to mechanical designs
• Define and apply appropriate standards, materials and finishes in accordance with project requirements
• Maintain documents and drawings through development and production changes

What you will need to succeed as the Principal Mechanical CAD Engineer:

• Proficient user of Creo Elements
• Strong knowledge of GD*T and BS 8888
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques
• Strong experience in a Mechanical CAD position
• Ability to work independently on own initiative, as well as within a collaborative team environment
• Experience of working within a regulated industry (e.g. automotive, aviation, defence, rail etc.)
• Experience in the use of Windchill PLM

If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please contact Daniel for a chat on (phone number removed) or apply now.

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