World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.
This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.
Job Title:
Mechanical Design Engineer Rate:
£50.00 per hour Location:
Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working:
4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). Contract:
37 Hours per week Overtime:
Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter' Duration:
6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status:
Inside IR35 (Umbrella)
Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description:
An opportunity to become part of Europe's No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer's needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to undertake cutting-edge research of novel mechanical technologies to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Responsibilities: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies. Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects. Support to functional & environmental testing and trials. Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to resolve any technical queries that may arise. Planning and reporting on own day-to-day activities to meet project milestones. Gain clarification of and help to generate requirements, including challenging of extraneous requirements to reduce lead time, UPC and design complexity
Skillset/experience required: Experience using Creo 3D design tool
Knowledge of several of the following……………..
Manufacturing processes Tolerance studies Environmental test Mass property calculations Material selection FMEA Design for Manufacture/Assembly Environmental Gasket Sealing Tooling/fixtures design Structural design Defence Standards Review processes Product Lifecycles Industrial validation An ability to work as part of a multifunctional engineering team and be able to partake in or host design reviews. An appreciation of other engineering areas/domains.
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Mechanical Design Engineer employer: Certain Advantage
As a leading Defence Organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our employees enjoy competitive rates, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and ample opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. Located in Stevenage, we offer a unique chance to contribute to impactful projects while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
