Lead Mechanical Engineer

Stevenage | Permanent | www.cv-library.co.uk |
At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries.
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As a Mechanical Engineer Lead you will regularly manage the day-to-day progress of project teams as well as providing general Mechanical Architect support. These teams could be between 2-10 people (depending on project size and experience of candidate) and could include Mechanical Engineering Analyst(s), Mechanical Design Office (Accommodation).

Location: Stevenage (3 days onsite)
Roles and Responsibilities:
 •  Lead a multidisciplinary team; Responsible for the end-to-end spacecraft structure sub-system throughout its design, build, test and launch
 •  Be responsible for technical definition, engineering deliverables, schedule, cost, quality and risk management aspects up to acceptance of the spacecraft structure sub-system or component as part of the overall system.
 •  Continuously monitor progress, ensure timely resolution of technical issues for the sub-system, component or discipline of interest.
 •  Capturing sub-system / component requirements and/or requirements for a discipline (e.g. Thermal), generating corresponding solutions and producing technical specifications on sub-system, component or discipline level.
 •  Produce / detail the technical Work Breakdown Structure, the development schedule and technical risk management on sub-system, component or discipline level
 •  Select and propose the key technologies to be used for the sub-system, component or discipline.
 •  Adapt standard product development processes for the sub-system, component to meet the overall program needs.
 •  Management of the Satellite Accommodation & Structure definition, Mechanical sub-systems (including structure and mechanism) verification for both in house and sub - contract.
 •  Supervision of the mechanical analysis team during satellite level environmental testing, including interpret FEM frequency data and test response, liaison to customer, launch service provider, test facilities and project management.
 •  Responsible for mechanical qualification of sub systems including payloads
 •  Give guidance and support to the structures RE and design office in order to create 3D models, drawings and documents for satellite integration.
 •  Demonstrate verification of requirements throughout the life cycle of the project
 •  Support integration and verification at system level and lead the qualification/acceptance tests on sub-system, component or discipline level.
ABOUT YOU
 •  Industry experience is crucial – Space or aerospace/aircraft/military background
 •  Demonstrable knowledge and working experience of Mechanical sub-systems (including structure and mechanism) verification for both in house and sub - contract.
 •  Robust knowledge of spacecraft environment and aerospace structures, tools and materials to deliver structural concept and ultimately design verification
 •  Project team management experience
 •  Possess strong scheduling and cost control experience
 •  Be highly competent in preparation & evaluation of test plans and reports
 •  Knowledge of the dynamic testing of structural designs to show they are fit for purpose
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