Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Reading, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across five major industries; Aerospace, Defence, Ground Transportation, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Mechanical EngineerLocation: Green Park - Reading Hybrid: 3 days required on site Do you have good analysis skills? Are you adaptable? Do you have good technical knowledge and experience in design, manufacturing and testing? Would you like to lead, coach and mentor? Got your interest, than look no further... What the role has to offer:
be part of a dedicated team of mechanical and design engineers
Developing your technical and leadership knowledge
Be able to work as part of a multi-discipline team working on the next generation of air defence and fuzing systems
About the TeamThis is an exciting opportunity working within the OME (Optronics Missile Electronics) division, who deliver future state-of-the-art fuzing and optronics products for some of the most technically advanced land, air and sea defence and security platforms in the world!We're seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer, who can apply their knowledge and skills in an innovative mechanical engineering environment. We have built up a multi-disciplined team passionate about developing products for a safer world and we are now looking for like-minded engineers to join us.Our OpportunityThis role covers all aspects of the product lifecycle, from requirements through specification, concept studies, selection of technology, design and development, integration, validation and qualification. This is a great opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to build their skills and develop their career, while contributing to the design and support of a range of systems.Responsibilities Include:
Responsible for the completion of concept generation and design and development tasks in line with the agreed project plan. Deliver your commitments to cost, schedule, and the required level of quality.
Follow the Thales Design Lifecycle process, working with peers to ensure the design is thoroughly reviewed and fit for purpose
Bring fresh Mechanical Design Engineering expertise into our new and existing product lines. Our products contain several complex opto-mechanical sub-assemblies and operate in very demanding physical environments, so a high degree of engineering rigour is required. Day to day this could mean:
Ensure requirements are achieved and perform adequate engineering due diligence as the design matures, including modal and stress analysis of the system
Gain internal and external stakeholder buy-in to your design decisions
Prototype complex or risky elements of the design to ensure compliance
Prepare for and participate in independent technical reviews in line with our internal guidelines
Deliver a robust, independently reviewed datapack onto our CAD and configuration management systems.
Work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders including Design Authorities, other engineering disciplines and Supply-Chain or Manufacturing contacts
Due to the sensitive nature of much of the work, all applicants must be eligible for UK MoD Security Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.About YouYou will have...
Existing Mechanical Design Engineering knowledge combined with good emotional intelligence.
Experience of CAD systems (preferably PTC tools) and implicit/explicit FEA tools, ideally with the ANSYS workbench and LS-Dyna
A good understanding of materials, shock/vibration induced stress and thermal management is essential
Experience in working with or designing for explosives is desirable
Ability to work efficiently and autonomously
Desire to take an innovative approach to solving complex problems
Experience of working in and understanding the Engineering Lifecycle
Experience of precision components, optics, electronics packaging and servo-mechanisms is desirable.
The ability to clearly present designs and analysis results to your team and project
What We Can OfferWe're committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you'll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.FlexibilityYour health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.#LI-MW1In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!
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