Date Posted:
2023-11-15
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
GBR01:Harlow, Essex, Kao One, Kao Park, Harlow, CM17 9NA
Position Role Type:
Unspecified
Raytheon UK is looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to make their mark on an exciting and well varied range of products for a multitude of applications spanning a whole host of industries and sectors.
This person will have a passion for their craft and can provide evidence of having a strong track record in producing customer-compliant, full product design solutions.
This role is a key player in supporting the definition of the complete engineering mechanical solution, bring together the integration of contributions from all other engineering disciplines – including hardware, software, safety, and manufacturing.
The ability to work on projects from initial concept stage, developing the concepts through to final production is a key requirement. Alongside this, the ability to successfully interface with 3rd parties (for example: suppliers, industry experts, Universities, Customers) to understand how to realise a final product is also a major requirement for the role.
Above all, this is the ideal role for a self-starting engineer who wants to work on exciting projects and make a difference.
Essential Candidate Requirements:
- Proven technical delivery in product developments.
- Ability to represent mechanical engineering in various forums.
- Responsible for the specification compliance of mechanical designs.
- Proficient user of Creo Elements 3D CAD/CAM/CAE solid modelling software
- Proven thermal analysis experience.
- Track record of performing stress / modal analysis investigations.
- Experience in interpretation of customer specs and end use environments
- Ability to develop concepts efficiently from limited customer requirements and communicate potential solutions.
- Good, methodical problem-solving skills, willing to take ownership as well as positively contributing within cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication skills with that ability to tailor communications to a range of audiences.
- Has the ability to work with Customers to develop technical requirements and then manage these requirements through the product development.
- Track record in designing products to reliably operate in harsh environments and challenging conditions.
- Understands the principles of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
Desired Skills/Experience:
- Fluid mechanics / thermodynamics / heat transfer.
- Experience working in Defence, Aviation and/or Aerospace sectors.
- Experience managing design and analysis sub-contracts
- Materials experience beyond eg. Plastics/mouldings
Required Education/Experience:
- BEng/BSc in Mechanical Engineering (minimum) – or equivalent.
Main Duties
The role will involve working on numerous programmes with urgent demands, for example:
- Design, development and test of products and services
- Supporting bids/proposals and quotes
- Supporting improvement initiatives within the function
With sites around the country, travel will be an essential requirement. However, just as important will be the ability to work effectively from your home site with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
About Raytheon UK
With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester and a presence across customer sites together with remote working practices. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs over 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.
Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business.
About RTX
RTX is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. It’s 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Raytheon Career Development:
Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.
Standard Benefits:
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25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
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Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
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6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’.
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Flexible Benefits scheme.
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Discretionary Bonus scheme.
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Enhanced family friendly policies.
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37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a ‘Hybrid Working Model’*
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Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).
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* Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion:
At Raytheon UK, we’re committed to be building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Britain where all of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver the best work of their lives. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the very best candidates for the job. We truly value the diversity of our workforce work hard to create an inclusive environment where our colleagues can bring the unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow our business, create innovative solutions and develop our people.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) act as the eyes and ears into the community they represent and support us in building a truly inclusive business. Our ERGs are open to all colleagues, regardless of background, and include: Raytheon Women’s Network, RayPride, Young Employees Success Network, Raytheon Veterans Network, Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities and RayBAME.
We’re also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM’s Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a ‘best place to work for LGBTQ Equality’.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic.
If you need us to make any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to help.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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