Mechanical Engineering Manager

Whats Your Possible

At Northrop Grumman UK you will help solve some of the worlds most complex engineering challenges. Youll shape the technology of tomorrow and build a career with purpose. This is what we call Defining Possible.

The Opportunity

This is more than a job; its a mission.

As Mechanical Engineering Manager you will lead the Mechanical Engineering function within our Defence Operating Unit. Youll oversee the development and support of mechanical and electromechanical products across their full lifecycle- from design and analysis through to manufacture readiness and inservice support.

Youll be responsible for capability performance and continuous improvement within the Mechanical team ensuring highquality delivery across multiple defence programmes. Your leadership will directly support critical UK and international mission systems including technology that underpins the Royal Navys capability.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop the Mechanical Engineering team ensuring capability performance and wellbeing.
• Manage resource planning workforce development recruitment and training.
• Oversee engineering outputs including designs analyses documentation and compliance reviews.
• Ensure highquality delivery against schedule cost and technical performance targets.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes toolsets design practices and engineering standards.
• Support strategic engineering initiatives and contribute to business unit objectives.

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience delivering mechanical or electromechanical systems in defence maritime or aerospace.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design manufacture analysis techniques and engineering standards.
• Experience leading technical teams and developing engineering capability.
• Ability to interpret review and approve engineering designs drawings and analyses.
• Strong communication organisation and stakeholdermanagement skills.

Preferred

• Chartered Engineer status.
• Experience with CREO Windchill or similar CAD/PLM tools.
• Knowledge of REACH/RoHS FEA CFD or manufacturing processes.

If you dont meet every requirement but feel inspired by the role we encourage you to apply.

Security Clearance

You must meet the nationality and residency requirements for UK Security Check (SC) clearance.
You must be able to gain and maintain this clearance for the role.
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Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working options including a compressed fortnight with every other Friday off
• Private healthcare
• Cash health plan
• Holiday buy and sell options
• Career development training and mentoring
• Performancerelated bonuses

Why Join Us

A mission to believe in
Youll help deliver technology and systems that protect national security and support allies across land sea air space and cyberspace.

A place to belong and thrive
Every voice matters. You can bring your whole self to work and be part of an inclusive supportive community.

Your career your way
Develop your expertise through diverse roles structured learning and longterm career pathways.

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