Principal Mechanical Architect
Location: Templecombe (Minimum 3 days onsite)
About the team
Thales Underwater Systems (UWS) who design, develop and support Sonar Systems applications for anti-submarine warfare and mine hunting, have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Architect to join a close-knit, friendly and hardworking team.
About the role:
Be the Mechanical Engineering Lead for the Towed Array Portfolio, supporting product and development. To provide direction to the mechanical team and increase the capability of the Mechanical team.
Provide support to the PDA (Project Design Authority) and PLA (Product Line Authority) in a technical capacity.
Co-ordinates product definition, and assessment of trade-offs between aspects of cost, customer requirements and technological possibilities.
To enable assimilation between product architecture and mechanical architecture within the Towed Array Portfolio.
Support and mentor other members of the TA team.
To carry out general engineering tasks as required by the business.
With the support of other members of the team, carry out more specialised mechanical design tasks associated with design for the subsea environment.
Provide trials and integration support as required.
Monitors technological developments.
About You
Skills:
Fundamental understanding of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering principals.
Proficiency with Mechanical Engineering SW Packages
Understanding of Engineering Development lifecycles.
Good interpersonal skills, and the ability to lead and develop others.
Proactive “can-do” mentality, works autonomously.
Ability to work in a team environment and to drive performance
Must have Microsoft Office suite experience
The individual will be expected to demonstrate a autonomy and the ability to lead and influence other stakeholders.
A logical approach to problem solving is required.
Experience:
Strong demonstrated experience of Mechanical Design Roles including at least a subset of the following:
Proficient in the use of CREO & PDMLink,
Packaging of electronics and associated cabling.
Designing for platform installation. Ship / submarine.
Designing of lifting equipment.
Producing key point manufacturing drawings in support of machine from model.
Producing detailed manufacturing and assembly drawings.
Providing support to the preparation of design requirements.
Ability to use configuration management tooling to support above tasks.
Proficient in the use of 3D CAD system.
Desirable:
The key areas of design undertaken for which previous experience would be beneficial will include: -
The design of sonar assemblies and equipment for the sub-sea environment.
The design deployment systems
Design / specification of sub-sea cable assemblies.
Experience working within the Defence Engineering domain.
Qualifications:
HNC / HND / Degree OR Proven experience in a similar role of at least 10 years.
Security Clearance statement
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
What We Can Offer
We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.
Flexibility
Your health and well-being matter 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.
Benefits at Thales:
Alongside a competitive base salary, we offer a benefits package, which includes;
Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pmHybrid workingPension Scheme28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)Life CoverProgression and Development Opportunities24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersDevelopment focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
#LI-RS1
In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
Great journeys start here, apply now!