Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (Propulsor)
Barrow in Furness Based (Hybrid working)
£43 an hour PAYE OR £57.97 per hour Umbrella Inside IR35
12 Month Contract initially.
This is a great opportunity to work in one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is based in Barrow in Furness and is a Hybrid working role.
The role:-
- Working with a small internal team and external stakeholders to support the design, manufacture, installation and refurbishment of Submarine Propulsors
- The team is part of the wider Engineering team supporting the design and build of multiple classes of Submarine
- Engaging with multiple stakeholders to produce a large technically complex precision component
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of submarine propulsor systems.
- Assess material selection and suitability for engineering applications.
- Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and external stakeholders.
- Evaluate manufacturability and production processes for complex components.
- Work with metallic, composite and coated material systems.
- Ensure compliance throughout the full engineering lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support.
- Provide technical guidance relating to large-scale precision-engineered assemblies.
Essential Experience
- Strong background in Mechanical Engineering within a complex engineering environment.
- Experience working with large, high-value engineered assemblies.
- Knowledge of metallic and composite materials.
- Understanding of machining processes and manufacturing capability.
- Familiarity with casting, forging and component tolerancing principles.
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Experience supporting manufacture, design integration or production engineering activities.
For more information please contact Lauren at JAM Recruitment or click apply.
