Mechanical Senior Principal Engineer

Whats Your Possible

At Northrop Grumman UK you are part of a team driving innovation where it matters most solving tomorrows challenges and shaping the technology and solutions of the future. Its what we call Defining Possible.

This mindset goes beyond the solutions we deliver; it shapes your career development and the impact you can make within the community.

The Opportunity

This is more than just a job; its a mission.

As a Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer you will hold a key senior position within the Defence Operating Units engineering function. You will act as a technical expert and leader guiding hardware engineers in the development of electromechanical products that are productionready robust and compliant with industry standards.

You will lead some of the most complex and critical projects applying deep expertise in mechanical design materials manufacturing processes and regulatory standards. You will influence technical strategy develop people improve processes and drive continuous improvement across engineering programmes.

Role Responsibilities

Lead the design development and delivery of mechanical products ensuring they are optimised for manufacture and aligned to safety security maintainability and quality requirements.
Provide technical leadership as the subject matter expert across mechanical engineering materials and manufacturing processes.
Independently deliver hardware artefacts review complex technical documentation and drive solutions to highly technical challenges.
Lead planning activities estimate effort monitor progress and ensure successful delivery against cost time and quality targets.
Review and assure the quality of mechanical deliverables across prototyping testing and validation phases.
Liaise with customers and suppliers communicating complex issues and building trusted relationships.
Mentor coach and develop engineers across the operating unit to strengthen capability.
Drive rootcause analysis risk mitigation corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Apply uptodate knowledge of standards regulations materials and manufacturing methods across aerospace and defence environments.
Promote engineering excellence internally and externally through presentations technical talks and engagement with industry.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or extensive relevant experience.
Significant experience in the defence maritime or aerospace sector.
Strong knowledge of defence mechanical design standards and regulations.
Experience leading and developing highperforming engineering teams.
Ability to lead design from concept through manufacture and into inservice support.
Expertise in structural thermal or dynamic analysis including experience with finite element analysis.
Proficiency in engineering drawings 3D modelling and product documentation.
Experience with DFMEA DFA DFM and continuous improvement methodologies.
Experience specifying metallic materials and manufacturing processes including REACH and RoHScompliant materials.
Experience with prototyping design qualification production techniques and supply chain engagement.
Strong communication influencing and stakeholdermanagement skills.

Preferred

Chartered Engineer status.
Experience using CREO or similar CAD tools.
Experience using Windchill or similar PLM systems.
Experience using AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools.

If you meet many but not all of the criteria we still encourage you to apply. We value potential curiosity and a commitment to learning.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of our work you must be eligible for the required UK Government security clearance.
You must be able to gain and maintain this clearance throughout your employment.
For questions about the clearance process you can contact our recruitment team using this plaintext email address:

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options including compressed working patterns
Private healthcare
Cash health plan
Holiday buy and sell options
Career development mentoring and professional training
Performancerelated bonuses

Why Join Us

A Mission to Believe In
Every day we help deliver technology that supports national security and contributes to a safer more connected world.

A Place to Belong and Thrive
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and people from all backgrounds can thrive.

Your Career Your Way
Grow your career through diverse roles handson development mentoring and opportunities to shape innovative engineering solutions.

Ready to Apply

Yes Submit your application online.
Possibly For more information contact our recruitment team at:
No Explore other opportunities with Northrop Grumman UK. We are growing across the country.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce.