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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailStep into a world where cuttingedge technology meets unparalleled expertise. Ultra Maritime pioneers delivering multimission solutions that protect and empower the naval forces worldwide. With our extensive portfolio of capabilities our innovations are utilised on naval fleets across our allied navies around the globe.
As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves we tirelessly push the boundaries to develop advanced specialist systems that provide our fiveeyes Defence customers with an unbeatable warfighting edge. From surface vessels to subsurface operations and unmanned platforms we are revolutionizing the way naval missions are executed.
We thrive on collaboration and partnering with our customers to ensure mission success. Our expert solutions encompass an array of gamechanging technologies including stateoftheart sonar radar expendables signature management and naval power systems.
Join us in shaping the future of naval warfare and together we will safeguard the seas and empower navies worldwide!
Job Description
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer Contractor with experience in complex enclosure design to join our team at Ultra Maritime SMaP (UK) working out of Rugeley Staffordshire.
We seek experienced and highly qualified engineers who are passionate about solving challenging engineering problems to exceed our customers expectations. Our company specialises in developing unique solutions for harsh environments across a diverse range of products from deep ocean exploration electric field sensors to highpowered electric motors and converters. We work in integrated product teams and expect our engineers to be proficient in all stages of product development from concept to delivery.
In this role the candidate will collaborate with our Mechanical Design team and specialists from other engineering disciplines to produce mechanical designs in support of our defence products.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Generating models in CAD
Carrying out elements of product design
Contributing to the development of engineering excellence within the business
Providing mechanical engineering expertise in support of future business opportunities
The ideal candidate should have:
A degree or higher in mechanical engineering
Broad knowledge of all aspects of engineering such as systems electrical electromechanical and rotating machinery
Experience in manufacturing methods applicable to electrical enclosures such as metal fabrications castings welding machining and corrosion protection
Proficiency in Solidworks
Good knowledge of materials
Good knowledge of best practices in design lifecycle processes such as gated design phases and design reviews
Experience in designing to strict requirements such as shock EMC and thermal
Strong communication skills
At Ultra Maritime SMaP (UK) we understand that worklife balance is important. Thats why we offer a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle including hybrid home/office working flexible working and part or fulltime employment. Our values of innovation and empowerment inspire us to welcome the challenge of working in new ways and trust our people to get the job done.
Note: All candidates must be eligible to achieve the relevant security vetting level applicable to the role.
**This role has been assessed as Inside IR35**
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Relocation Support
Attracting highlevel talent and people that can add value and expertise is vital to our success. Attracting and retaining brilliant people is imperative so thats why we search across the UK for talent. We offer financial support to candidates that are considering relocating; this is considered on a casebycase basis per role and subject to HMRC guidelines.
Nationality Requirements
Candidates must be eligible to obtain the relevant security clearance required for the role due to the nature of the programmes we deliver for our customers.
Diverse & Inclusive Employer
Ultra Maritime is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity inclusion equity and equality. Underpinned by our values behaviours and policies we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.
We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.
We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.
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