About The Role
Engineered 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.
Whatyoullbedoing
Mechanical 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 delivery
Produce 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 analysis
Manage the design Manufacturing Data Pack
Work with production engineering teams to create & maintain standard operating procedures / build instructions for designed products
Support SEA products during manufacturing, assembly, testing, installation, and through service life
Understand 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 activities
Support production tasks where required, including Issue Management
Technical 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 company
At 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 offer
At 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. Havea look atthe benefits we offer:
Work life balance
Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell
Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
Half day Fridays
Reservists in theArmedForces receive special paid leave
Family & wellbeing
Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
All Staff Bonus
Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing Centre
Sports & Social activities
Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
Canada Life GP and financial advice
Life assurance policy
Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
Development opportunities, including online learning
Facilities & resources
Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
Private seated lunch areas
Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
Onsite showers and toiletries provision
Free onsite parking
Theskills you need
HND or degree qualified within Mechanical Engineering or Similar
Previous experience within a similar role
Ability to use 3D CAD packages (ideally Solidworks)
Knowledge of, and ability to work within, engineering change management systems
Ability to effectively use PDM / PLM systems for engineering data
Experience within the defence or manufacturing environment would be desirable
Understanding of the full engineering lifecycle
Join us and be part of something smaller - with500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger:
protecting what matters.
If youd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on .
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