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JOB SPECIFICATION
Position: Mechanical Engineer Business unit: UK Radar & Naval Solutions Reporting to: Hardware, Mechanical & Production Engineering Manager Location: Enfield, United Kingdom Direct Reports: None
Job Scope The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, testing and maintaining mechanical structures to
support the company’s products and services.
Job Functions
• To assist in mechanical engineering development activities in accordance with the HENSOLDT UK quality processes and procedures.
• To support and enhance the mechanical aspects of existing products in accordance with equipment business requirements.
• To produce drawings and documentation for projects required by the equipment business.
• To assist in the calculation of cost / time-scales for various design projects.
• To assist in the making and testing of prototype’s for new equipment.
• To embody drawing changes as required by the business.
• Other activities as defined from time to time by members of the senior management
• Travel within the UK may be required, and is considered an occasional feature of this role. Requests could be made at short notice
Requirements
• The ability to understand technical drawings, documents and product manufacture.
• Excellent IT skills; particularly MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio, Power Point etc.) and use of databases.
• Technical writing ability.
• Analytical approach to problem solving with strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good inter-personnel skills with the ability to communicate at all levels and engage staff.
• Self-motivated, calm under pressure, creative and forward thinking.
• Ability to plan, prioritise your own work and make decisions.
• Flexible at all times, particularly when deadlines need to be met. Qualifications
• Honours Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline. Employee Compliance
• The job holder will be expected to comply with any reasonable operational instruction or procedures relating to Company policies, reporting and controls. Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 provides a duty on every employee, while at work, to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
• It also places a duty on employees to cooperate with their employer so far as is necessary to enable their duties to be complied with including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Failure to comply with this duty may result in the Company invoking the disciplinary procedure.
About HENSOLDT UK HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited, is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of maritime navigation and surveillance radar systems. HENSOLDT UK, a trading name of Kelvin Hughes Limited employs over 170 employees and are headquartered in Enfield, North London. The company sets the international standard in solid state radar sensor technology with SharpEye and its market leading navigation and tactical radar display systems.
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Understanding Mechanical Drawing
Use of AutoCAD (2D drawing)
Inventor/3D Modelling
QMS/IFS
Design for Manufacture
Change Embodiment
Supplier Selection Design
Process/Methodology
Requirment Specification
Thermal Design
Stress Analysis/Testing
Certification
Design Review
Design to Cost
Skills Matrix/Gap Analysis Skill Level
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Teamwork
Communication
Time Managemnet
Problem Solving
Analytical Skills
Inter-personal Skills
Organisational Skills
Ability to take responsibility
Knowledge of KH Products | HUK systems
Mentoring
Project Management
HUK Regulations, Policies and Procedures
Business Awareness
Innovation
Engineering Life Cycle
Generic Skills Profile Skill Level
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Grading System 0 No knowledge 1 General low level of competency 2 Competent in some respects 3 Competent in most respects 4 Fully competent in all aspects
Authorised Job Spec. Job Holder: ………………………………………………………. Date: ………………………………………………………. Direct Report Manager: ………………………………………………………. Date: ………………………………………………………. 21.04.26