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Mechanical Design Engineer
Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria
Introduction A vacancy has arisen for a professional Mechanical Design Engineer to work within the weapons design team on projects from design and development stage through to the final manufacture and implementation. Typically duties and tasks: * Populate Design development documentation by working with the Integrated Project Teams (IPT) using a Formal Design Review process (FDR) through the stages of: o Requirements & Root Cause Analysis o Developing Candidate Solutions o Candidate down selection and risk reduction o Development for manufacture o Qualification * Derive functional system requirements from customer needs. * Concept generation and development of weapons sub systems including: o Structures o Ammunition feed systems o Elevation / traverse systems o Man Machine Interfaces * Weight optimization of systems / structures via re-design and / or use of advanced materials. * Develop designs in line with requirements and all quality and technical standards. * Perform technical investigations, including evaluation of technical options, supporting calculations and preparation of reports with recommendations. * Integration of sub-systems into an evolving product design, including laboratory tests, shop-floor development testing and off site trials. * Participate in bid preparation to facilitate the development of successful bids. * Participate in internal and external meetings or design reviews * Definition and control of interfaces via interface control drawings and space envelopes. * Ensuring that the product will operate safely and reliably in the military operating environment, and can be manufactured cost effectively. * Preparing drawings, and other technical outputs, consistent with the contractual requirements to meet target dates and budget demands. * Support Quality department with ongoing NCR (non-conformance report) work. Educational Background: The candidate will have ideally been educated to degree level or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline with at least 3 years postgraduate experience within an engineering environment, or to HNC level with 5 years relevant experience. The candidate should meet the requirements for registration as incorporated or chartered engineer and preferably be a member of a relevant professional body. Essential Experience / Skills: * Analytical skills * Problem solving skills * Presentation / report writing skills * Good communication skills and ability to operate at all levels within the company and with the customer * Experienced in CAD (PTC Creo - essential Desirable Experience / Skills: * Engineering background in a weapons system or design for military use. * Structural / Stress analysis (MS Excel, Mathcad, FEA {PTC Simulate / Ansys}) * System control (Matlab /Simulink) * Hydraulic system design * Pneumatic system design *
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Principal Engineer (Design Change)
Filton, Gloucestershire
Job Description he In-Service Design Change principal engineer will deliver a proactive and agile technical response service to the User and other key stakeholders in order to maintain operational capability in the in-service submarines. They will be able to apply their subject matter expertise and domain experience to good engineering practices, to ensure that any work carried out meets the relevant maritime legislation, industry and defence standards. They will have an understanding of how these will influence and impact design activities, technical and operational performance. The Principal Engineer will evaluate, execute and manage complex engineering and/or cross functional tasks or programmes of work whilst recognising stakeholder and customer requirements. They will identify and implement opportunities for personal and team development to ensure that the professional capability of the business and individuals are maintained and improved. The Individual Essential Qualified to degree level or higher in an engineering or closely related discipline, or an equivalent level of competence. Capable of working towards professional registration (CEng) through a recognised engineering institution such as the IET or IMechE. Understand the need, and have awareness of Product Safety and SH&E. The ability to communicate to all levels within the business and external stakeholders. Competent with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of Royal Navy Submarine operation (ideally the Astute Class at Whole Boat and Major System level). Understanding of Enterprise Change Requests and Design Change Management Processes. Knowledge of Computer Aided Design package, for example Solidworks or CADDS Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle with some experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role Knowledge or at least recognition of relevant engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations Conversant with the MoD In-Service Submarines Design Change process KP2.31.
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Mental Health Specialist
Blackburn, Lancashire
Mental Health Lead; Blackburn; £26.00/hr PAYE plus hols or £33.00/hr LTD; Contract 24 months Are you a Mental Health professional? Our client BAE System is seeking someone to support the delivery of the Mental Health Strategy for one of their sectors. The role will act as the business interface between the sites, SHE management and external suppliers of mental health services. It includes the delivery of projects relating to mental health in accordance with deadlines and will involve managing change processes ensuring strategic sustainability. Responsibilities; The principle accountabilities include being able to: * Plan and deliver the programme of mental health initiatives across the sector, in accordance with the Mental Health strategy * Act as a point of contact for mental health issues for internal stakeholders and external consultants * Manage data that indicates the status of mental health in the employee population * Evaluate performance of the mental health programme and track improvements * Support mental health action planning for local departments, functions and high risk areas in the business * Make recommendations to the business in order to inform future strategic enhancement * Raise awareness of mental health issues across the business unit through arranging and supporting events such as Mental Health week. * Be a point of contact for co-ordinating mental health initiatives e.g. Mental Health First Aider programme * Liaise, consult and influence SHE, Occupational Health, HR, D&I and other internal departments and stakeholders * Identify communications opportunities and promote mental health in the workplace via the communications channels * Present to an audience with confidence and knowledgeably on mental health topics The Individual * Qualification in a mental health/wellbeing subject to degree level, post-grad or equivalent e.g. CIPD Mental Health or OH Specialist practitioner, NVQ Level 5. * Experience of managing and delivering mental health programmes and awareness initiatives in a large organisation, across multiple sites and with a complex management structure * Current knowledge of mental health best practice * Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively and influencing capability * An organised and methodical approach to work, with project management skills desirable * Self-motivated - able to work on own and as part of a team when necessary * IT literate * UK driving licence, some limited travel in UK may be involved Morson is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy
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