Mechanical Design Engineer in England

Job Title

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location

Bedford

Hourly Rate

£54 – £64p / h Inside IR35

Contract Length

6 Months – Likely To Extend !

Key Skills

Mechanical Design Engineer, Creo, Windchill, Defence, Aerospace, CAD

Join Our Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer and Drive Mechanical Engineering to New Heights!

About Us

As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we’re looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to our continued success.

The Role

• Develop innovative, robust mechanical design solutions from requirements and design briefs
• Produce concept and detailed designs using CREO Parametric CAD
• Perform supporting calculations and analysis to justify design decisions
• Collaborate with SMEs, Users, and Design Authorities (Lethality & Physical Design)
• Work within a team of engineers to deliver integrated sub-system solutions
• Support CAD engineers in producing drawings and design data packs
• Create and present Design Review packs to senior engineers and governance forums
• Support prototyping, manufacture, and purchasing activities
• Conduct physical testing and design proving of prototypes
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, programme safety requirements, and legislation

What are we looking for in our next Mechanical Design Engineer?

• Proven experience in the defence industry, specifically with Armoured Fighting Vehicles and associated systems (e.g. Survivability, Lethality, Structures, Communications, Sights & Sensors)
• Strong mechanical design background with full lifecycle experience from concept
• Experience designing complex mechanisms and linkages
• In-depth working knowledge of CREO CAD (parametric modelling)
• Experience using Windchill PDM
• Ability to perform basic structural and kinematic calculations
• Knowledge of materials (armoured and non-armoured), surface treatments, and finishing processes
• Track record of delivering designs for harsh operational environments
• High attention to detail and strong engineering documentation skills
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and problem-solve independently and within a team
• Aerospace and / or military platform design experience
• Previous work on safety-critical or high-integrity mechanical systems

How to Apply

Showcase your expertise and passion for Mechanical Design Engineer. Submit your updated resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for joining our team in Bedford.

• Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy

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