Senior Engineer - mechanical

Senior Engineer- Mechanical

He/ She performs a subset of all the engineering activities required to design and develop mechanical/structural components/modules as part of solution, achieving customer satisfaction of the delivered solution/product.

You will be an experienced Mechanical Engineer with a degree or equivalent, who have a solid understanding of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering principals and of Engineering Development lifecycles.

Demonstrable experience in operating within highly regulated sectors, ideally Maritime, Defence or Aerospace.

Working knowledge of Catia V5 and PLM software (Enovia preferred).

Fundamental understanding of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering principals

General understanding of Engineering Development lifecycles.

Perform concept review and design review (PDR, CDR)

Good general knowledge of mechanical design and conception.

Good experience in BOM creation and Engineering Change processes (with consideration given to implications of changes managing through the process).

Knowledge of relevant drawing standards

Knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing best practice

Perform Hand calculations to validate the structural design.

Carry out mechanical design activities in a team environment with other engineers.

Work collaboratively with production and procurement to produce cost effective, easy to manufacture design solutions.

Trials and integration support.

Monitor compliance of designs against target costs and lead time

Contributes to the Change Management of the product development

Knowledge of manufacturing processes, like machining, fabrication, sheet metal, surface treatments is required

CAD TOOLS: Catia, Creo, SOLIDWORKS, AUTOCAD, MASTERCAM

MANUFACTURING: DFM, Jigs and Fixtures

ANALYSIS: Structural analysis (static, modal analysis, shocks, vibrations), Stack Up Analysis, Thermal and Flow Analysis, Weight Analysis

Has formidable manufacturing experience and has exposure to technologies like 3D printing, electromechanical systems.

Mechanical Engineering with right skills

4 to 8 Years of strong design and industrial experience

CAD, DFM / DFA

CAD, CAE, Production Engineering, Robotics, 3D printing

Ability to work in cross functional teams and communicate with international teams effectively

At Thales, we're committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you'll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.