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Mechanical Engineering Manager

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Mechanical Engineering Manager

Kingston – 3 days pw on site

***SC Clearance is required for this role, the requirement is Sole British national ***

Copello are working with a defence company who are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the Mechanical Engineering function. You’ll oversee the development and support of mechanical and electromechanical products across the full lifecycle, from design and analysis through to manufacture readiness and in‑service support.

You’ll be responsible for capability, performance and continuous improvement within the Mechanical team, ensuring high‑quality delivery across multiple defence programmes. Your leadership will directly support critical UK and international mission systems.

Responsibilities

  * Lead and develop the Mechanical Engineering team, ensuring capability, performance and wellbeing.

  * Manage resource planning, workforce development, recruitment and training.

  * Oversee engineering outputs including designs, analyses, documentation and compliance reviews.

  * Ensure high‑quality delivery against schedule, cost and technical performance targets.

  * Drive continuous improvement in processes, toolsets, design practices and engineering standards.

  * Support strategic engineering initiatives and contribute to business unit objectives.

Skills & experience

Essential

  * Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).

  * Experience delivering mechanical or electromechanical systems in defence.

  * Strong understanding of mechanical design, manufacture, analysis techniques and engineering standards.

  * Experience leading technical teams and developing engineering capability.

  * Ability to interpret, review and approve engineering designs, drawings and analyses.

  * Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder‑management skills.

Preferred

  * Chartered Engineer status.

  * Experience with CREO, Windchill or similar CAD/PLM tools.

  * Knowledge of REACH/RoHS, FEA, CFD, or manufacturing processes.

If you feel you have the right skills and experience please apply and we will be in touch for a further conversation

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