Join to apply for the Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Rank My WPAbout The RoleEngineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. Provide Mechanical Engineering input into the design and development of company products and projects, liaising with subject matter experts, customers and suppliers on all technical issues relating to system design.Senior Mechanical Engineer will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role allows for flexible working. The salary for this role is up to £55k, depending on experience.What you’ll be doingMechanical Design & Development (80%)Complete engineering designs using SEA approved tools (Solidworks)Understand other SEA tools that support Mechanical content delivery (e.g. Altium, Zuken)Build and test prototype equipment to support project deliveryProduce design documentation, including design specifications, test specifications and any required supporting documents for a Manufacturing Data Pack (MDP)Produce stress calculations to support design work, using a combination of first principles, design codes and FE analysisManage the design Manufacturing Data PackWork with production engineering teams to create & maintain standard operating procedures / build instructions for designed productsSupport SEA products during manufacturing, assembly, testing, installation, and through service lifeUnderstand and implement the companys environmental, health & safety policy by accepting individual responsibility and responsibility for those personnel under their authority, including others who may be affected by the companys activitiesSupport production tasks where required, including Issue ManagementTechnical Governance (10%)Review and release mechanical design work.Ensure MDP is robust and fit for purpose.Bid & Project Management (10%)Define and agree mechanical work packages (scope, estimates, costs).Define mechanical elements of solutions to support bids and enquiries.Identify and mitigate technical risks.Set a strong personal example regarding all health and safety matters.About our companyAt SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient.We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.What We OfferAt our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:Work life balanceHybrid/flexible working arrangements25 days annual leave, plus buy and sellUp to 16 days flexi leave accrualHalf day FridaysReservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leaveFamily & wellbeingPrivate medical health insurance & Employee Assistance ProgramAll Staff BonusGroup Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contributionCycle to work schemeWellbeing CentreSports & Social activitiesEmployee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savingsCanada Life GP and financial adviceLife assurance policyPublication and recruitment bonus rewardsDevelopment opportunities, including online learningFacilities & resourcesElectric vehicle charging points at all sitesPrivate seated lunch areasOnsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beveragesOnsite showers and toiletries provisionFree onsite parkingThe skills you needHND or degree qualified within Mechanical Engineering or SimilarPrevious experience within a similar roleAbility to use 3D CAD packages (ideally Solidworks)Knowledge of, and ability to work within, engineering change management systemsAbility to effectively use PDM / PLM systems for engineering dataExperience within the defence or manufacturing environment would be desirableUnderstanding of the full engineering lifecycleJoin us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.If you’d like to know more, please contact Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team at 03330 414300.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionMachinery ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Rank My WP by 2xBarnstaple, England, United Kingdom #J-18808-Ljbffr