Mechanical Architect in Stevenage, Hertfordshire

ARM are recruiting for Mechanical Architect's for Contract opportunities with a market leading Defence Client working from Hertfordshire.

This is a great opportunity to work on projects for a Leading defence client.

As an Mechanical Architect, you will be working on key defence projects and be responsible for:
* Facilitate Architectural Trades e.g. Overall layout vs compliance to technical requirements to achieve system performance
* Brokering mechanical trades between sub-systems and internal equipment
* Ensure missile architecture supports modularity, re-use, design for assembly
* Co-ordinate the verification evidence of missile performance to support certification of the design
* Manage missile prototype and development hardware on behalf of the CDE
* Support product Design and program Phase Gate reviews
* Manage technical changes, Non-Conformance and Non-Compliance issues
* Control assigned budgets and identify any further resource needs
* Interface with, and manage, customer expectations throughout the development process

You should have the following experience:
* Chartered, or with a plan to become chartered
* Ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines
* Strong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision
* Good knowledge and experience of mechanical & electro-mechanical design, including:
* Design for Environment, Cost, Manufacture
* Thermal Management
* Aerodynamics
* Materials
* Vibration, Shock, Fatigue
* Six Sigma & Lean Design
* Critical Parameter Management
* Systems Engineering V-model
* Failure Mode & Effects Analysis
* Test Design eg Design of Experiments
* Ability and experience to work, with influence, across all levels of the business
* Ability and experience to form and lead collaborative teams
* Experience of working with the CADMID Life Cycle
* Willingness to travel within UK and Europe when appropriate

Due to the nature of the sector, you will need to hold current and active UK Security Clearance.

If you are interested in the role; please submit your application to Jason Parish via this vacancy.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.