Mechanical Structural Engineer
QinetiQ
- Gosport, Hampshire
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Portsmouth
Package: Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Role Type: Full time
Role ID: SF16873An opportunity for a Mechanical Structural Engineer to join the delivery team on a large high profile design project delivering into the maritime defence sector.The role:Reporting to the Composite lead engineer the role will be responsible for the design and analysis of structural and non-structural composites components from their initial concept through to final production. Mechanical Structural Engineer will be expected to work with other teams supporting the development of both bonded and bolted composite joints and the design of the composite to metalwork interface.Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for:
- Delivery. To provide effective leadership and coordination of the engineering and technical activities to deliver specific projects. Combine subject matter expertise and sound engineering judgement to solve problems. Breakdown complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work. Work with the Project Management community to task and control work conducted by technical teams. Manage the project/programme to undertake the work within the agreed quality, timescale and budget.
- Through example, demonstrate the expected QinetiQ values and behaviours.
- Resilience. Use your skills and knowledge to develop the capabilities in the areas you are working in. Mentor others to improve the knowledge of your areas of expertise within the wider engineering and technical communities.
- Internal Collaboration. Actively participate and encourage increased collaboration across the Group and wider technical teams. Work with other functions (e.g. Technical Excellence; Safety Engineering) to deliver the technical programme of work such that it complies with statutory, regulatory, company, business and project specific processes and procedures.
- External Collaboration. Give technical presentations and talk knowledgably about the work conducted in external forums, including conferences and in customer meetings.
- Safety. Ensure projects/programmes you are responsible for are conducted in a safe manner, highlighting hazards and potentially unsafe practices and providing potential options to reduce the risk so that it is as low as responsibly practicable.
- Governance. Ensure that Governance is applied consistently across the projects where you are involved. Act as a peer reviewer for other projects where suitable.
- You must have Mechanical Engineering experience.
- Although not essential, it is beneficial to have experience in FEA, Maritime or Composites.
- Generous holiday allowance
- Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
- Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
- Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
- Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to five days' additional leave
- We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant
- Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community