Principal Mechanical Engineer at Ultra Maritime | England, GB | Rezi

Principal Mechanical Engineer at Ultra Maritime

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Ultra Maritime · England, GB

1 months ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Ultra Maritime · England, GB

2 months ago
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About the Role

Ultra Maritime is a global leader in advanced maritime defence solutions, operating at the forefront of innovation to deliver technologies that protect lives, secure nations, and enable a safer, more sustainable world.

Responsibilities

  • Define and manage mechanical architecture, system and sub-system requirements, ensuring validation and verification.
  • Develop, document, and deliver robust mechanical solutions for complex systems using engineering toolsets.
  • Create and peer-review technical artefacts, including design documentation, data packs, analysis reports, plans, and procedures.
  • Analyse and document predicted mechanical behaviours and performance.
  • Develop mechanical test solutions and procedures to support product verification.
  • Lead mechanical integration, verification, and acceptance testing, collecting and presenting evidence.
  • Prepare and present technical solutions and estimates to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Provide in-service and production support to customers.
  • Act as Project Engineering Lead (PEL) and/or Work Package Manager (WPM) on projects when required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical engineering processes and tools.
  • Support bids and proposals with technical input, estimates, and plans.
  • Adhere to company engineering processes and procedures.
  • Coach and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

  • Experience across the full project lifecycle, developing mechanical solutions against defined requirements.
  • Extensive experience in mechanical design and documentation using MCAD, MCAE, PLM, and ERP toolsets (e.g., Creo, Autodesk Inventor, Windchill, IFS).
  • Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including material selection, assembly techniques, and manufacturing processes.
  • Work package management experience.
  • Experience preparing for and participating in Product Design Reviews.
  • Hands-on experience designing complex systems involving multiple engineering disciplines, with awareness of associated challenges and risks.
  • Proven ability to deliver reliable solutions on time and within budget.
  • Security clearance at SC level or eligibility to obtain it.
  • Experience in mechanical integration, verification, and validation activities.
  • Background in designing products for the Defence domain (preferably Maritime).
  • Familiarity with mechanical design analysis techniques and tools (e.g., trade studies, calculations, modelling, simulation).
  • Ability to prioritise and execute tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment.

Skills

  • MCAD
  • MCAE
  • PLM
  • ERP
  • Creo
  • Autodesk Inventor
  • Windchill
  • IFS
  • Mechanical design analysis techniques
  • Mechanical design analysis tools

Location

  • Hybrid

Work Type

  • Hybrid working

Experience Level

  • Principal

Education Level

  • Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Benefits

  • Optional 9-day fortnight
  • Time Off in Lieu (TOIL)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Annual bonus
  • Hybrid working options for certain roles
  • Casual dress policy
  • 25 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown
  • Option to buy or sell holiday
  • Access to private healthcare, dental, and critical illness cover via salary sacrifice
  • Life cover at 4x annual salary
  • Generous pension scheme starting at 5% employer / 4% employee contributions

About the Company

  • Ultra Maritime is a global leader in advanced maritime defence solutions.
  • We operate at the forefront of innovation, delivering technologies that protect lives, secure nations, and enable a safer, more sustainable world.
  • Learn more about our diverse offering above.
  • Enhance your connection to the global naval community by connecting with us on LinkedIn for exclusive and distinctive insights into our exceptional outputs.

Equal Opportunity

  • Ultra Maritime embraces the power of diverse perspectives to fuel innovation.
  • We strive to build an open, inclusive workplace where ideas flourish and every individual can make a meaningful impact.
  • If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let the recruitment lead managing your application know.
  • Together, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that safeguard our oceans and secure a safer world.