Principal Mechanical Engineer; Propulsion

Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (Propulsor)

Location: Barrow-in-Furness (Hybrid Working)

Contract: 12 Months

Security Clearance: BPSS & SC clearance required (subject to ITAR and UK Export Control restrictions)

Matchtech are currently supporting a leading organisation within the UK defence and maritime engineering sector in the recruitment of a Principal Mechanical Engineer (Propulsor) on a long-term contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering team responsible for the design, manufacture, installation and refurbishment of complex submarine propulsor systems. Working alongside internal engineering teams and external stakeholders, you will play a key role in the delivery of technically challenging projects supporting critical defence programmes.

• 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.
• 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.

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Competitive PAYE rate of £43.00 per hour.
• Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant defence engineering programmes.
• Work within a highly specialised team delivering cutting-edge maritime technology.