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Principal Mechanical Engineer

Employer
Raytheon UK
Location
United Kingdom-Solihull
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
19 Jan 2023

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Sector
Defence , Engineering, IT
Job Role
Software Developer
Job Type
Permanent
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Job Details

Purpose of the Role:
As a global aerospace company at the forefront of technology development for aircraft electrification and electric propulsion systems, we are looking for a Principal Engineer to lead the engineering work packages for the design and development of rotating electrical equipment projects - either new products from concept through to entry into service or supporting existing products.

Role Requirements
Lead the engineering activity from the concept through development and qualification into production;
  • Production of Design Schemes, including CAD models assemblies and 2D drawings for concept and detail designs of electrical machines.
  • Conduct design calculations such as interference fits, thermal growths, hoop and tensile stresses, thread loadings and tolerance analysis to support concept and detail designs.
  • Work within an integrated product team, liaising closely with other project team members such as stress, manufacturing, sourcing and configuration with respect to new designs or design changes.
  • Operate in accordance with Collins Aerospace procedures and lead the necessary design reviews. Be able to provide process guidance to more junior designers.
  • The production of design assurance documentation.
  • Own work packages and be responsible for reporting on their progress and ensuring satisfactory milestone compliance with agreed targets to support project needs and timescales.
  • Support project development, ensuring the technical integrity of the product and that it meets all performance, reliability, cost and safety requirements.
  • Provide support to other team members in completion of their activities.
Skills & Experience
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of technical leadership, experience in the design and development of rotating machinery or other similar areas.
  • Should be educated to Degree or equivalent level in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • Familiarity with the principles of Design To Cost and Design for Manufacture
  • Must have an understanding of engineering materials and production methods relevant to them.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate, formally and informally with peer group, other team members, suppliers and customers.
  • Good time management, proactive with the ability to plan work efficiently to meet agreed milestones.
  • Ability to produce and deliver technical presentations to employees and customers at any level.

Company

Raytheon UK is a subsidiary of Raytheon Company. It is a prime contractor and major supplier to the U.K. Ministry of Defence and has developed strong capabilities in mission systems integration in defence, national security and commercial markets. Raytheon UK also designs, develops and manufactures a range of high-technology electronic systems and software at facilities in Harlow, Glenrothes, Gloucester, Waddington, Broughton and Manchester.

 

Raytheon UK has six key sites. Our manufacturing hub is in Glenrothes in Fife where we employ more than 560 people. The aircraft systems integration takes place in Broughton, North Wales. We manage the Sentinel programme from RAF Waddington where we provide training and a wide range of development work for the RAF. At Gloucester and Manchester, our new cyber business centres conduct specialist research and software development work for customers, and finally there’s our technology centre in Harlow.

 

With more than 1,600 employees situated across England, Scotland and Wales, Raytheon UK continues to invest in its infrastructure and people as well as growing its graduate and apprenticeship programmes.

 

Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 96 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass.

Company info
Telephone
01895 816248
Location
Uxbridge
GB
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