Mechanical Product Manager (Mechanical Engineering)

Location: Reading, UK (2 days a week onsite)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Product Delivery Manager with a strong Mechanical Systems Engineering background to lead the delivery of complex aerospace and defence programmes. This role will drive cross-functional engineering activities, manage key stakeholder relationships, and ensure successful delivery of advanced mechanical system solutions within a digital engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex mechanical systems projects across the full product life cycle.
• Coordinate engineering activities across multiple suppliers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive implementation of Digital Engineering and Digital Thread methodologies.
• Manage product development within Model-Based Engineering (MBE) environments.
• Oversee engineering activities involving 3D CAD and Model-Based Definition (MBD) tools.
• Support technical decision-making related to kinematics, multibody dynamics, and actuation systems.
• Ensure robust application of GD&T and tolerance analysis principles.
• Champion Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) engineering throughout programme delivery.
• Monitor programme risks, schedules, budgets, and technical performance to achieve delivery objectives.
• Work closely with engineering, programme management, and customer teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years' experience delivering engineering programmes within Aerospace or Defence environments.
• Strong Mechanical Systems Engineering background.
• Proven experience with Digital Engineering and Digital Thread practices.
• Hands-on knowledge of Model-Based Engineering (MBE).
• Experience working within 3D CAD and Model-Based Definition (MBD) environments.
• Understanding of Kinematics and Multibody Dynamics analysis.
• Experience with Actuation Systems engineering and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis methodologies.
• Experience applying Reliability & Maintainability engineering principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage delivery across multiple suppliers and stakeholders.
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Desirable Experience

• SAFe Agile methodologies.
• Aerospace certification and safety standards including ARP4754A and ARP4761.
• Environmental qualification experience aligned to DO-160.
• Experience with Digital Twin technologies and Co-simulation environments.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.