Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Development in Gosport, Hampshire

Join us as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at our Gosport site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds. The RoleAs a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer you will be leading the delivery of mechanical design solutions and taking ownership of delivery on complex tasks, requiring high integrity engineering and managing complex, unusual tasks involving significant challenges. Day-to-day, you'll will explore and test the problem space thoroughly, guiding others in generating their own hardware solutions and be prepared to lead and co-ordinate the reviews and testing of these ideas at design reviews and group critiques to delight customers. Ideally, you will have gained significant and wide-ranging experience in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, CAD modelling using NX, configuration control using Teamcenter, and composites manufacture and/or design for composites manufacture. This role involves guiding others and coordinating subject‐matter experts through design reviews, including running pre‐reviews and chairing internal or lower‐level customer reviews, with the potential to progress to full Design Review Chair competencyDelivery: This role plays a key part in live continuous improvement during delivery, leading and coordinating technical teams to produce optimised designs and clear, detailed reportsTechnical: This role involves providing confident advice and presentations to customers, stakeholders and peers, while driving high technical and professional standards through inventive problem solving and recognised best practiceGovernance: This role requires a solid understanding of safety engineering tools and how they are applied across the project lifecycle, including compiling HAZID outputs and contributing to Design Safety CasesEssential experience of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: We would expect the individual to display both knowledge and practical experience, can function without supervision on a day-to-day basis and be capable of providing guidance and advice to less experienced practitioners in the following competency areas. Including but not limited to: Hazard Identification, Safety Cases & Safety Management systemsApplying Analytical, Simulation and Modelling TechniquesMaterials Selection, Coatings & CorrosionConcept Design & DevelopmentSignificant experience creating technical drawings from 3D Models in Siemens NX (or similar CAD tools), working with suppliers, manufacturers, customers, and subject matter expertsEssential qualifications for the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer: HNC/HND/Degree in Aeronautical or Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or Product Design (or equivalent experience)Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design degree or equivalent (desirable)Should have achieved CEng level against the UK SPEC and have joined a recognised professional institution and maintaining CPD (desirable)We value difference and we don't have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. This role is 37 hours per week based at our Gosport site with an average site attendance of five days per week. Role primarily requires working on-site with limited opportunity for remote work. Adaptive working offered which includes flexible start and finish times and compressed hours options. HaslarOur facilities at the Haslar Marine Technology Park are state-of-the-art, including our ocean basin rotating arm, and marine towing tank, offering an unparalleled environment for testing and refining designs. Our marine technology offers our global customers a service to deliver constrained hydrodynamic model tests of surface ships, submarines, offshore structures, and renewable energy devicesPlease note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing internal_recruitment@qinetiq.Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Our BenefitsMatched contribution pension scheme, with life assuranceGenerous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional daysOptions to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental InsuranceEmployee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much moreWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition SchemeVolunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community#LI-RB1#UKD