Design Authority

These responsibilities require close liaison and understanding with Roxel specialists in CAD design, stress analysis, thermal analysis, ballistic analysis, solid propellants, materials, trials, production engineering and project management.

• Essential Qualifications A formal qualification (minimum HND or equivalent) in mechanical, aeronautical, physics or related engineering discipline.

Alternatively, a fully time-served engineer supported by recognised apprenticeship and / or equivalent demonstratable experience in a related discipline.

• Desirable Qualifications Professional membership / Chartered Engineer (CEng) of a relevant institute e.g., Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Royal Aeronautical Society, Institute of Explosive Engineers etc.
• Sound understanding of engineering (mathematics, stressing, materials (metals and polymers) and manufacturing techniques.
• Interest and aptitude in both the theory and practical aspects of engineering and in particular rocket motor design.
• Ability to assimilate and evaluate technical information from a wide range of disciplines with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to present complex problems clearly and logically to other specialist and non-specialist engineers.
• Excellent document/report writing skills.
• Trials/assessment testing experience (e.g. structural testing, vibration, etc)
• Computer literate with sound knowledge of MS Office Word / Excel / PowerPoint etc.
• Good understanding of DFMEA, ‘Design to Cost’ and ‘Design for Manufacture’ principles.
• Demonstrate behaviours that align with Roxel’s values of ‘Commitment’, ‘Innovation’, ‘Trust’ and ‘Teamwork’.
• Proven ability to manage projects through the entire engineering development lifecycle.
• Motivated and driven to deliver results according to defined timescales and expected standards.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships with the customer and other internal technical specialists.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and work ethic.
• Able to manage own time and prioritise tasks.
• Experience in an engineering team environment developing products to meet customer requirements.
• Experience working with safety-critical products and knowledge of regulatory standards requirements e.g. DEF STAN 07-085.
• Good experience of Project Management and familiarity with P6 Primavera.
• Experience of bids and commercial management in Defence, Automotive or Manufacturing Engineering environment.
• Experience of managing within a EN9100 or Quality Management System culture.
• IT literate with experience of working with Microsoft Office tools (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc)
• Ability to gain SC level of clearance
• The role is eligible for ad-hoc hybrid working after a successful period of probation.
• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive