Senior RD&D Engineer

Chemring Countermeasures is a world leading and innovative company, designing and developing countermeasure solutions to armed forces throughout the world. We are part of the Chemring Group of companies and have a solid global infrastructure, which also helps us to thrive.

Overview of the role

To undertake the design, development, and transition into production of new or modified products and processes in response to customer requirements in accordance with company procedures.

Responsibilities

•         Act as a senior Engineering SME and provide expert advice to the Principal RD&D Chemist and Heads of Design

•          Lead engineering design expertise for RF and EO Countermeasures and their integration into defence systems

•          Line manage RD&D engineers when required

•          Develop and maintain engineering competence within the RD&D department

•         Manage assigned projects and deputise for the Principal RD&D Engineer as required

•         Lead and promote safe working practices across RD&D and CCM

•          Prepare design and development proposals, including plans, resources, and costs

•         Represent the company with customers and suppliers at a senior level

•          Lead or support FMEA activities

•         Attend external tests, trials, meetings, and seminars as required

•         Liaise with internal departments to support transition to volume manufacture

•         Play a leading role in CCM New Product Process activities for Countermeasures development

•         Maintain chemical and energetic materials analysis and testing within the RD&D Air CM team

•         Maintain records of activities

Essential Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience

•         Level 6 Honors Degree with substantial relevant experience - Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering

•         Lived and worked in the UK for 5 years with the ability to gain SC Security Clearance

•         Working as an Engineering SME at a senior level of ability

•         Project Management Experience

•         Design Review Experience

•         Experience of Continuous improvement programs

•         Detailed knowledge of Risk Assessments

•         Experience of dealing with people issues

•         Working within multi-functional teams

•         Practical Engineering Skills and Good Workshop Practice

•         Advanced 3D CAD Modelling experience

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and/or Experience

•         Energetic materials Experience

•         UK Explosive Regulations Knowledge

This role will be worked over a 4.5 day week; Monday to Thursday 08:00 – 16:45 and Friday 08:00 – 12:30.

Please note: We do not engage with recruitment agencies. We kindly ask that you refrain from sending speculative inquiries or CVs. Should we wish to collaborate with agencies, we will initiate contact accordingly.