Mechanical Product Manager (Mechanical Engineering) in Reading, Berkshire

Location: Reading, UK (2 days a week onsite)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager with a strong Mechanical Systems Engineering background to lead the delivery of complex aerospace and defence programmes. This role will drive cross-functional engineering activities, manage key stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful delivery of advanced mechanical system solutions within a digital engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex mechanical systems projects across the full product lifecycle.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive implementation of Digital Engineering and Digital Thread methodologies.
• Manage product development within Model-Based Engineering (MBE) environments.
• Oversee engineering activities involving 3D CAD and Model-Based Definition (MBD) tools.
• Support technical decision-making related to kinematics, multibody dynamics, and actuation systems.
• Ensure robust application of GD&T and tolerance analysis principles.
• Champion Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) engineering throughout programme delivery.
• Monitor programme risks, schedules, budgets, and technical performance to achieve delivery objectives.
• Work closely with engineering, programme management, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years' experience delivering engineering programmes within Aerospace or Defence environments.
• Strong Mechanical Systems Engineering background.
• Proven experience with Digital Engineering and Digital Thread practices.
• Hands-on knowledge of Model-Based Engineering (MBE).
• Experience working within 3D CAD and Model-Based Definition (MBD) environments.
• Understanding of Kinematics and Multibody Dynamics analysis.
• Experience with Actuation Systems engineering and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis methodologies.
• Experience applying Reliability & Maintainability engineering principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage delivery across multiple suppliers and stakeholders.
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Desirable Experience

• SAFe Agile methodologies.
• Aerospace certification and safety standards including ARP4754A and ARP4761.
• Environmental qualification experience aligned to DO-160.
• Experience with Digital Twin technologies and Co-simulation environments.