Power & Propulsion Engineer

Power & Propulsion Engineer

• Power & Propulsion; Electrical; Mechanical; Electromechanical

• Defence; Maritime; Royal Navy; MOD

• £40,000 - £46,000 + excellent benefits

• Scotstoun, Glasgow

We are recruiting two Power & Propulsion (P&P) Engineers to join the Canadian Surface Combatant Programme at our site in Scotstoun, Glasgow.

As an Power & Propulsion Engineer, you will be the Subject Matter Expert for Power and Propulsion in either Electrical or Mechanical sub-systems. You will support the Platform Technical Authority (TA) with the design, development and integration of the allocated P&P electrical or mechanical sub-systems working with specialist multi-disciplinary teams, resolving system technical issues and providing technical assessment and risk mitigation where required.

Your main responsibilities as an Power & Propulsion Engineer will involve:

• Supporting the Platform TA to ensure that Engineering policies and plans are known and understood by the P&P Delivery team in accordance with the lifecycle management governance and company requirements

• Conducting technical analysis and investigations into complex problems, issues and opportunities arising in the P&P System area to provide clear conclusions, implications and recommend a solution

• Supporting in the technical management of P&P (sub) System Suppliers, including design reviews

• Supporting the Zonal Review programme leading to final compartment approval

• Leading on resolution of key P&P (sub) System Technical issues

• Conducting Technical risk assessment and mitigation

• Supporting the Platform TA in achieving certification and with Governance presentations and deliverables

• Supporting to deliver the P&P sub System Certificate of Design

• Producing Technical Reports resulting from directed Technical Investigations

Your skills and qualifications as an Power & Propulsion Engineer:

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent qualification or experience in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering/Electromechanical Engineering

• Knowledge of Power & Propulsion System design processes and inter-relationships

• Knowledge and experience in the development and integration of Power and Propulsion mechanical or electrical equipment

• Knowledge of Lloyds regulations with strong Understanding of Safety evaluation and legislation

Desirable:

• Chartership or willingness to achieve

• Understanding of wider Warship platform design and principles of operation

• Strong background in Naval Engineering practices/Defence industry/working with MOD

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.