Test Equipment Mechanical Design Team Lead - Stevenage, United Kingdom - MBDA

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Stevenage, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Test Equipment Mechanical Design Team Lead to join our highly skilled team and play a vital role in the development of defence technology.


Job Title:
Test Equipment Mechanical Design Team Lead

Salary:
Circa £55,000 depending on experience

Location:
Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 1 day per week on-site.

Security Clearance:
British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

The opportunity:

Are you passionate leader who can inspire others, drive innovation and encourage collaboration?


Working in collaboration with our wider Test Equipment Group, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead our established mechanical and cables team that design mechanical fixtures, jigs, electronic enclosures and cable harness solutions.

You will mentor your team on process, best practice and encourage innovation and collaboration.


What sets this opportunity apart is the opportunity to deliver top-quality test equipment solutions for our complete product line; working with a variety of sub-systems and centre of excellences across the product life cycle.

This position offers the chance to be at the forefront of innovative technology and contribute to the delivery of our ambitious projects.


On a day to day basis you will be resource managing the workload, collaborating with project managers, reviewing your team's designs, attending peer and design reviews ensuring design for manufacture and design for test is considered and all requirements internal and external are adhered to.


What we're looking for from you:

  • Some experience leading teams is desirable.
  • Significant experience leading mechanical design packages.
  • Proven experience managing resources to ensure delivery on time.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with multiple stakeholders.
  • Relevant 3D CAD/CAE (ProEngineer / CREO / Windchill) experience. (Other CAD Packages such as Solidworks / Solidedge will be considered).
  • Significant experience of the product life cycle (Development through to Manufacture).
  • Some experience in cable design is desirable

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

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Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
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Pension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
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Overtime: Opportunity for paid overtime
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Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
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Enhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.
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Facilities: Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.
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Training and Development: Excellent career progression; training and career development opportunities


Our Business:

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working.

We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more


We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

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