Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Engineered to Protect, that’s our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role providing mechanical engineering design and development support to varied company products and projects. You’ll liaise with customers, suppliers, project teams, and subject matter experts on system design issues, and contribute expertise across the design, testing, manufacture, and in‑service support of mechanical hardware for both commercial and military applications.

• Contribute to Work Package delivery elements to ensure delivery of mechanical engineering solutions on‑time, on‑cost and on‑quality.
• Contributing towards continual improvement in design and product manufacturability through effective relationship building and design guidance/liaison with other engineering functions.
• Conduct mechanical engineering detailed design, analysis, tolerance studies (including GD&T) and generation of technical documentation (design specifications, test specifications etc.) and manufacturing data packs (MDP) to relevant standards including BS8888.
• Ensure clear communication and collaboration within the Mechanical Engineering project team, other engineering functions and project stakeholders.
• Supporting visits and meetings at UK sites and suppliers when required.
• Strong knowledge of design, test, manufacture and in‑service support of mechanical hardware in both commercial and military environments.
• Experienced in various aspects of Design for Excellence (DfX), including Manufacturing, Assembly, Test, Integration and Sustainability.
• Knowledge of Military and Commercial Mechanical & Environmental design standards including Def Stans, Mil Specs, CE/UKCA marking.
• Chartered Engineer – or working towards chartered status is preferable. Member of a relevant professional institution (e.g. IMechE or IET).

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state‑of‑the‑art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In‑service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever‑growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on‑the‑ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

The salary for this role is up to £55k, depending on experience.

• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• 25 days’ annual leave, plus buy and sell.
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual.
• Half day Fridays.
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave.

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program.
• All Staff Bonus.
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing Centre.
• Sports & Social activities.
• Employee Discounts portal – online and in‑store discounts, travel savings.
• Life assurance policy.
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards.
• Development opportunities, including Linked In learning.

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites.
• Private seated lunch areas.
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages.
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision.
• Free onsite parking.