Mechanical Design Engineer
Posted 2 weeks ago by Meritus Talent
£50 Per hour
Inside
Onsite
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK
Summary: The Mechanical Design Engineer role involves working with a leading defence systems manufacturer in Stevenage on a 12-month contract. The position requires full-time on-site presence and the candidate must obtain SC security clearance prior to starting. The role focuses on the mechanical design of complex systems within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Creating and developing 3D designs of components and assemblies using Creo
- Supporting the transition from design to manufacturing, resolving technical queries as needed
- Assisting in functional and environmental testing to ensure designs meet performance requirements
- Liaising with suppliers and internal purchasing teams to address design or build challenges
- Planning and managing your own tasks in line with project deadlines and reporting requirements
- Reviewing and refining technical requirements to reduce cost, complexity and lead time
Key Skills:
- Proficient in Creo 3D CAD software
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes
- Experience in one or more of the following: Tolerance analysis, Structural design and environmental testing, Material selection, FMEA, Mass property calculations, Gasket sealing and design for manufacture/assembly, Working with Defence Standards, Product life cycle management
- Comfortable working in a cross-functional team and participating in design reviews
- A broad appreciation of other engineering disciplines (eg systems, electronics) is a plus
Salary (Rate): £50 per hour
City: Stevenage
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Engineering
MERITUS Talent are working with one of Europe's leading defence systems manufacturers for the recruitment of a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their Stevenage office on a 12 Month contract basis. The rate on offer is £50 per hour INSIDE IR35, and requires the candidate to be onsite full-time. Before starting the role, the candidate must undergo and attain SC security clearance.
Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Stevenage (on-site)
Rate: £50 per hour (via umbrella)
Contract: 12 Months
Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK SC clearance
A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Stevenage. In this role, you'll be working on the mechanical design of complex systems, contributing to high-profile defence projects within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.
What you'll be doing:Creating and developing 3D designs of components and assemblies using Creo
Supporting the transition from design to manufacturing, resolving technical queries as needed
Assisting in functional and environmental testing to ensure designs meet performance requirements
Liaising with suppliers and internal purchasing teams to address design or build challenges
Planning and managing your own tasks in line with project deadlines and reporting requirements
Reviewing and refining technical requirements to reduce cost, complexity and lead time
Key skills and experience:
Proficient in Creo 3D CAD software
Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and manufacturing processes
Experience in one or more of the following:
Tolerance analysis
Structural design and environmental testing
Material selection
FMEA
Mass property calculations
Gasket sealing and design for manufacture/assembly
Working with Defence Standards
Product life cycle management
Comfortable working in a cross-functional team and participating in design reviews
A broad appreciation of other engineering disciplines (eg systems, electronics) is a plus
This is a great opportunity to be part of a highly skilled engineering team, working on critical systems in a challenging but rewarding environment.
To apply, please send your CV and availability.
