Job Description

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Rheinmetall Electronics UK Ltd. in Newport Isle of Wight

Rheinmetall /

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Ref.-Nr.:

UK00583

Schedule type:

Full Time

Contract Type:

Permanent Full-Time

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR


Rheinmetall Electronics UK (REUK) Ltd operates internationally, designing and manufacturing advanced electronics products and systems for the communications, defence, security and government services market.



We are excited to announce that we are building upon the commercial success achieved to date, and have an opportunity to join our rapidly expanding team.



We are recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.



This role is primarily a mechanical design engineer role. You will also, be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the development, integration and verification of new components, products and systems.

Responsibilities & Tasks

Hardware product design, including design for manufacture (DFM), design for Assembly (DFA), EMC, usability and maintainability.


Produce Mechanical & Electro-Mechanical designs that meet defined requirements.

Support early product development through to New Product Introduction (NPI).

Work with the wider team to achieve necessary product compliance certification.

When required, support root cause analysis on issues with existing products.

Contribute to peer review processes within the team.

Support the turnaround of engineering changes into manufacturing.
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

Skills Required

Proven experience in 3D CAD modelling and drawing creation (Siemens NX preferred but not essential).


Creating detailed component and assembly drawings, demonstrating a basic understanding of BS 8888.

Knowledge in one or more of the following technologies would also be a benefit:

o Machining and sheet metal processes.

o Electronics packaging (mounting PCB, connectors, harnesses into enclosures etc).

o Understanding of finite element analysis (FEA).

o Effects of shock and vibration.

o Environmental sealing and EMC protection

HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering (or similar engineering discipline) and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Personal Attributes

Ability to multi-task


Able to find the right balance between working with minimum supervision and using own initiative, while providing regular updates to stakeholders.

Systematic and consistent approach to all work.
Excellent attention to detail.


Be able to build strong working relationships across all departments.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU


At REUK, our vision is to become a recognised and respected solution provider while delivering high-technology, high reliability & high-quality products and systems



We want REUK to be the employer you choose to build your career with. We are on a journey to growth and have lots of opportunities for you to grow as our business continues to grow.



We are passionate about finding likeminded people to join us and we want you to be proud to work at REUK. We believe in rewarding and developing our people and we offer you:


25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays (increasing with service) The opportunity to work flexibly and to work your contracted hours over the week so that you can enjoy an early finish on a Friday. 4-times Death-in-Service Benefit (after 3 months of service) BUPA Healthcare & Dental-Care Insurance (after successful completion of probationary period) Long Service Rewards Enhanced Employer Pension contributions of 6.8% Salary sacrifice scheme for Cycle to Work Discounted Ferry Bookings Discounted Gym Membership Monthly on-site massages Excellent Training Opportunities Recommend a friend scheme Excellent canteen facilities with a state-of-the-art kitchen, pool table and tuck shop Staff social events throughout the year Recognition for your work CONTACT INFORMATION


Due to our pre-employment checks, we require applicants to have lived in the UK for at least 5 years.



To apply, please send your CV to hr_reuk@rheinmetall.com