Product Development Expert
The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced engineer with expertise in protection systems, including design and testing of composites. The individual will have a strong understanding of high-energy impact physics and material response under dynamic loads.
Key responsibilities include:
* Product Ownership: End-to-end responsibility for protection plates and extremity protection systems.
* Design & Simulation: Create CAD models, perform nonlinear FEA, and apply optimisation tools.
* Additive Manufacturing: Operate and tune SLS polymer printing systems; optimise powder handling, laser parameters, and thermal cycles.
* Ballistics R&D: Lead test planning, internal trials, and collaborate with accredited test houses; manage data analysis and redesign.
* Materials & Process Innovation: Develop and refine powder feedstocks, slicing strategies, and print conditions to meet cost/performance targets.
* Compliance & Documentation: Author BOMs, DFMEAs, ISO quality records, and CE/UKCA technical files.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with MoD, DE&S, suppliers, and test labs; support IP strategy and patent filings.
* Team & Communication: Mentor junior engineers and interns; deliver progress updates to investors and defence customers.
Required skills and qualifications include:
* BEng/MEng (minimum) in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline; higher degree preferred.
* Expertise in protection systems, including design and testing of composites.
* Strong understanding of high-energy impact physics and material response under dynamic loads.
* Previous experience with additive manufacturing, including parameter tuning and process troubleshooting.
* Proficient in Solid Works and nonlinear FEA tools (Ansys, Abaqus).
Benefits include:
* Pension.
* 26 days holiday plus public holidays.
* Option for upskilling and personal development.
Collaborative, dependable, and motivated to deliver meaningful, field-ready products that protect lives.
Open to travel across the UK, EU, and US as needed.