Principal Mechanical Engineer

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Manor Royal Crawleytime type:
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February 28, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R0284486

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Manor Royal Crawley, United Kingdom Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space.

Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.

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Job Description
** The Role
** We are seeking an experienced a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer who has a proven ability to apply engineering first principles and knowledge to new & existing products within the IAS portfolio. Working as part of a large Mechanical Design team, the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer collaborates with local teams and multiple stakeholders to produce detailed Mechanical designs and support to a range of Weapon System, Missile and Platform products to satisfy customer requirements.  

As we enter a period of significant growth, we are seeking experienced engineers that have a proven track record and ability to implement excellent mechanical design process principles to projects to ensure project delivery and robust design output.
** General Responsibilities
*** Leverage engineering fundamentals to make sound decisions on complex technical issues
* Proactively challenge and drive team, self and organisation to deliver improved quality and performance related to engineering design
* Detailed Mechanical Design (supported by a range of CAE applications)
* Maintain product documentation in line with department processes
* Collaborate with multiple stakeholders across business unit, and beyond, to ensure robust product designs
* Perform engineering change related tasks, ensuring BOM & process integrity
* Produce engineering technical drawings in line with BS 8888 guidelines
* Lead & Participate in Design Reviews
* Undertake & Lead Mechanical Work Packages
** Essential Criteria
*** Degree (or similar) in engineering related discipline, preferably Mechanical Engineering
* 6+ Years experience in a Mechanical Design Role
* Experience & proficient in CAD software and its use in Mechanical design (Particularly Creo and/or Catia)
* Experience in producing Engineering Drawings & application of GD&T and knowledge of BS8888
* Experience in PLM software such as Windchill
* Experience in Design for Manufacture principles and application of principles during design process & review
* Experience in BOM creation and Engineering Change processes (with consideration given to implications of changes managing through the process)
* Experience & knowledge of international standards as part of product design process
* Proficient in use of Microsoft office applications
* Experience in working as part of a project and/or product team to deliver against milestones
* Excellent Communication & collaboration skills
* Knowledge of Environmental testing methods and how they integrate into robust product design
* Experience in solving complex problems and decision-making skills
** Desirable Criteria
*** Experience in Six Sigma / Continuous Improvement projects
* Experience in APQP/DFMEA techniques and their integration in the design process
* Experience in leading a DFMAT assessments / evaluations & implementation of principles in design
* Experience in leading and delivering projects
* Experience in leading teams and people
* Experience in using CAM software to influence design
* Experience on working on several projects simultaneously
* Experience in using simulation software to help assist design (Ansys, Creo Simulate, Solid Works Simulate) etc.
* Experience with other CAE tools
* Experience dealing with suppliers & customers, both internal & external
* Knowledge of Defence Standards

CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS USPROFILE:
* You graduated with a Master of Engineering, Computer Science or any other relevant field in University
* You have significant experience in hardware development and more specifically in mechanical engineering
* You want to focus in the mechanical field, implement it in a solution, and capture associated trends and concerns
* You are a true team-player and love to work within a multidisciplinary environment
* You are clear about the organisation goals and the strategies you are working for, demonstrating an actual customer-oriented mind set
* You are very rigorous and analytical, logically examining the steps taken and the outcome to make…