MECHANICAL ENGINEER (PLATFORM DESIGN) - BRISTOL
Salary £27,000 - £33,500   dependent upon experience and qualifications

The Submarine Support Management Group (SSMG) Platform Design department provides professional and technical support to the MoD submarine platform Design Authorities for all in-service Royal Navy submarines. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the management and conduct of a wide range of technical tasks associated with ship and propulsion systems on RN submarines.

Within the SSMG Platform Design department, the Mechanical Engineer reports to the Mechanical Design Manager and is responsible for tasks including the assessment of Mechanical systems and equipment design, performance and support issues and the investigation, development and assessment of design change proposals. This will include the management of each task through to client acceptance/final close out and delivery.

The successful applicant will be capable of developing technical solutions to engineering problems, including identifying programme, technical and safety risks and contributing to design and safety reviews. They will possess the ability to conduct technical tasks to time and cost, working flexibly and under minimal day-to-day supervision. They will be required to deal with MoD clients and sub-contractor representatives and should be able to communicate at an appropriate level.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
The applicant should be Degree qualified in an appropriate discipline or HND/HNC qualified with relevant experience. Knowledge of MoD working practices, in the production of technical reports, familiarity with submarine design, mechanical systems and the operational aspects of submarine support will be of benefit.

To apply for this position, please send your CV to: linda.malarkey@ssmg.co.uk