Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (Propulsor)

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.