Are you a mechanically minded engineer? Completed an engineering apprenticeship or hold a Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification? this is an opportunity to develop your career while working on cutting-edge defence technology.
You will join a collaborative engineering team supporting the design, development, testing and delivery of complex defence systems. This role offers exposure across multiple engineering disciplines, giving you the chance to build technical knowledge, gain hands-on experience and shape your long-term career within the business.
What you will be doing
Working alongside experienced engineers and project teams, you will provide engineering support across a variety of exciting programmes and projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting mechanical engineers with design, development and engineering activities.
- Producing engineering documentation including method statements and test specifications.
- Implementing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and supporting engineering change management.
- Updating and maintaining engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Liaising with Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management and other business functions to help progress engineering actions.
- Participating in design reviews, project meetings and technical discussions.
- Supporting testing, assembly and occasional on-site engineering activities.
- Maintaining accurate engineering records in line with company procedures and quality standards.
What we're looking for
- Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
- A mechanical engineering background with a genuine interest in developing your technical career.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with engineers and wider business teams.
- Strong organisational skills with a methodical approach to engineering tasks.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn across multiple engineering disciplines.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles.
- Experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Exposure to engineering drawings, design changes or configuration management.
- Experience supporting the design, assembly or testing of complex engineering products.
- Interest in progressing into a specialist engineering or leadership role.
What is in it for you?
- Excellent career development and mentoring from experienced engineers.
- Exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines across the full product lifecycle.
- Opportunity to work on advanced defence engineering projects.
- Clear progression pathways into design, systems, project or specialist engineering roles.
- Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.
***PLEASE NOTE***
Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy
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