Mechanical Engineering

Job Scope

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, testing and maintaining mechanical structures to support the company’s products and services.

• Assist in mechanical engineering development activities in accordance with HENSOLDT UK quality processes and procedures.
• Support and enhance the mechanical aspects of existing products in accordance with equipment business requirements.
• Produce drawings and documentation for projects required by the equipment business.
• Assist in the calculation of cost and time‑scales for various design projects.
• Assist in making and testing prototypes for new equipment.
• Implement drawing changes as required by the business.
• Perform other activities as defined from time to time by senior management.
• Occasional travel within the UK may be required.

• Ability to understand technical drawings, documents and product manufacture.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point etc.) and use of databases.
• Technical writing ability.
• Analytical approach to problem solving with strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and engage staff.
• Self‑motivated, calm under pressure, creative and forward‑thinking.
• Ability to plan, prioritise work and make decisions.
• Flexible at all times, particularly when deadlines need to be met.

• Honours Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline.

• The job holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable operational instruction or procedures relating to company policies, reporting and controls. Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides a duty on every employee, while at work, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• The employee must cooperate with the employer to enable duties to be complied with, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Failure to comply may result in the company invoking the disciplinary procedure.