Job Title:        Structural / Mechanical Engineer
Location:        Portsmouth
Package:        Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Role Type:      Full time
Role ID:          SF16873

An opportunity for a Structural / Mechanical Engineer with a maritime composites background to join the delivery team on a large high profile design project delivering into the maritime defence sector.

Reporting to the Composite lead engineer the role will be responsible for the design and analysis of structural and non-structural composites components from their initial concept through to final production. The Structural / Mechanical Engineer will be expected to work with other teams supporting the development of both bonded and bolted composite joints and the design of the composite to metalwork interface.

The role:

The successful Structural / Mechanical Engineer will have experience in design of composite structures using pre-preg and resin infusion techniques, and have knowledge of composite design of detailed features, holes, inserts, ply drops, ply butts. The engineer will also have experience on performing static, dynamic and fatigue analysis of composite structures and components.

The candidate will have a proven track record of delivering to time and budget on complex programmes and an ability to work independently and critically review their own work.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for:

• Delivery. To provide effective leadership and coordination of the engineering and technical activities to deliver specific projects. Combine subject matter expertise and sound engineering judgement to solve problems. Breakdown complex tasks and then execute the planned schedule of work. Work with the Project Management community to task and control work conducted by technical teams. Manage the project/programme to undertake the work within the agreed quality, timescale and budget.
• Through example, demonstrate the expected QinetiQ values and behaviours.
• Resilience.  Use your skills and knowledge to develop the capabilities in the areas you are working in. Mentor others to improve the knowledge of your areas of expertise within the wider engineering and technical communities.
• Internal Collaboration.  Actively participate and encourage increased collaboration across the Group and wider technical teams. Work with other functions (e.g. Technical Excellence; Safety Engineering) to deliver the technical programme of work such that it complies with statutory, regulatory, company, business and project specific processes and procedures.
• External Collaboration. Give technical presentations and talk knowledgably about the work conducted in external forums, including conferences and in customer meetings.
• Safety. Ensure projects/programmes you are responsible for are conducted in a safe manner, highlighting hazards and potentially unsafe practices and providing potential options to reduce the risk so that it is as low as responsibly practicable.
• Governance. Ensure that Governance is applied consistently across the projects where you are involved. Act as a peer reviewer for other projects where suitable.

Essential experience of the Structural / Mechanical Engineer:

The applicant should have previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary project team. They should have an excellent understanding in engineering equivalent to someone who has completed a BEng / MEng in Naval Architecture or Mechanical Engineering and who has experience of structural design to recognised codes of practice either Maritime or Civil. The applicant should be, or be working towards, a Chartered Engineer.

Qualifications for the Structural / Mechanical Engineer:

We value difference and we do not have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows most employees to buy up to five days’ additional leave
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant
• Payroll Giving and Volunteering - helping charities and local community

Our volunteering programme enables our people to use their professional skills to make a positive difference in our local communities, for example STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador days in schools. We support a number of charities that are important to our people, including those, which help the defence community.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there has never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

You’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in an= diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

About QinetiQ

As a company of thousands of dedicated professionals, we are a world-centre of excellence in research and development and act as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, and technical, engineering and scientific expertise. QinetiQ is made up of dedicated experts in defence, aerospace, security and related markets, all working together to explore new ways of protecting what matters most. Being part of QinetiQ means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Collaborating with our customers, we help to save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend. Come and find out how you can play a role.

Security

Please note that many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. A number of roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which mean factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Application Guidance

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please contact your regional recruiting team in strictest confidence. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone is free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.