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Mechanical Engineer Power Propulsion Systems

JAM Recruitment
Glasgow
2 days ago
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Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Mechanical Engineer Power and Propulsion Systems in Scotstoun, Glasgow on a hybrid basis

Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security?

Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for Mechanical Engineer Power and Propulsion Systems to add to their talented, hardworking team in Glasgow (onsite 1-2 days per week) on an initial 12 months contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same.

£45..64 per hour inside IR35 / Umbrella per hour

The role:


To provide Mechanical Engineering support to the Power & Propulsion Systems Team engaged in the functional design of the latest Naval Ships.


Contribute to mechanical elements of the design of the design of the River Class Destroyer Power and Propulsion systems.


Including:


- Propulsion Motors
- Diesel Generators
- Gas Turbine
- Propulsion Gearbox
- Shaftline
- Steering gear and Stabilisers


Provide suppport to the team in order to assess technical compliance, integration and review of design documentation for the ship's propulsion motors procurement pack.


Implement change to P&P systems away from baseline ship design, assessing...

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