Job Description
Mechanical Design Authority
- £55ph - £70ph (12 month contract, Inside IR35)
- Kidderminster (Hybrid available)
We're supporting a highly advanced engineering and manufacturing organisation at the forefront of propulsion technology, seeking a talented Mechanical Design Authority to join their growing Development team.
This role entails technical ownership of complex mechanical systems, from design to support.
You'll work across the full product life cycle - from concept and development through qualification, production and in-service support - on complex, safety-critical systems operating in some of the harshest environments imaginable.
The role combines cutting-edge engineering with real hands-on involvement. One day you could be leading design reviews and customer technical discussions, the next overseeing live trials, analysing test data or investigating hardware performance.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading technical design activities on complex engineered products
- Managing product evolution and ensuring customer compliance
- Driving design reviews, validation and qualification activities
- Working closely with specialists across stress, thermal, materials, manufacturing and testing disciplines
- Acting as a key technical interface with customers, suppliers and project stakeholders
- Supporting trials, investigations and product performance assessments
We're looking for engineers who:
- Thrive in technically challenging environment
- Enjoy solving complex multidisciplinary problems
- Have experience developing safety-critical engineered products
- Can communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Bring a practical, hands-on mindset alongside strong analytical skills
Why this opportunity stands out:
Work on genuinely unique technology
Broad engineering exposure across multiple disciplines
Hands-on testing and development activity
High level of technical ownership and autonomy
Long-term career development within advanced engineering
Interested? Apply directly or message for a confidential conversation.
Mechanical Design Authority (contract) in Kidderminster employer: CBS Butler
As a Managed Services Lead Architect at our Manchester location, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving digital transformation within a high-profile MOD account. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering opportunities for continuous learning and development. With a competitive rate and the flexibility of a hybrid working model, we ensure our employees enjoy a rewarding work-life balance while contributing to impactful projects.
