Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control)

Position: Permanent

Our client, a global manufacturing company, is seeking a Consultant Mechanical Engineer (Hydrostatic Control) to join their team. The role is permanent with a salary of up to £61,900 per annum.

Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Frimley, Filton, or Manchester.

Working arrangements: Mostly remote, 2 days every 2 weeks, and as required on-site.

Salary: Max £61,967 + 10% Bonus

Responsibilities:

1. Capture and approve functional requirements for Hydrostatic Control according to company and programme processes.
2. Deliver a coherent functional design for Hydrostatic Control and wider AVCS, covering mechanical systems, C&I equipment, HMI, and software.
3. Define test objectives, scenarios, and sea trials for V&V of the design and integrated system, focusing on system performance and operator use.
4. Provide technical specialist input, reviews, and support for projects beyond immediate scope.
5. Manage stakeholder engagement throughout the design process to ensure the solution meets Royal Navy requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Active Vehicle Control System functionality.
• Understanding of complex control systems.
• Knowledge of hydrostatic control systems such as trim, compensation, hover, and their operation.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles.
• Relevant STEM degree or equivalent experience.
• CEng status or working towards it.

Benefits:

Includes a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing, and lifestyle benefits such as a green car scheme, private health plans, and shopping discounts. An annual incentive may also be available.

The Hydrostatic Control Team:

Joining this team means contributing to operational excellence for UK Defence, with innovative control applications adapted from fly-by-wire aircraft to marine environments. This role offers career development opportunities within large, complex programmes, with relocation support available for all Submarines roles based on eligibility.

If interested, please apply with your updated CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted within 24 hours for further discussion.

Kinetic plc is a recruitment consultancy with over 40 years of experience serving the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. We review all applications carefully and will contact applicants who match the job profile. Unmatched CVs will be retained for future opportunities.