Mechanical Design Engineer

Mechanical Design Engineer

Posted 7 days ago by 1761209868

Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Swindon, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Summary: The Mechanical Design Engineer role focuses on designing military-grade equipment and power systems, requiring expertise in producing detailed drawings and supporting prototype builds. The position is a 5-month contract based in Swindon, with the potential for renewal. Candidates should have significant experience in design engineering, particularly with generators and distribution systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce drawings for equipment such as generators and distribution systems.
  • Support and contribute to the mechanical design of systems and support structures.
  • Provide engineering support during prototype, testing, and qualification phases.
  • Conduct design reviews and manage configuration in collaboration with engineering teams.

Key Skills:

  • Over 5 years’ experience in design engineering, particularly with generators and distribution equipment.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.
  • Familiarity with MOD and Defence Standards.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes for military-grade equipment.
  • Must hold or be eligible for BPSS clearance.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Swindon

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER


Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire


Contract duration:

5 Month contract (Outside IR35) – Renewable


Start Date:

ASAP


Project:

Defence



We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience in power systems and military-grade equipment. The role involves producing detailed drawings, supporting mechanical design efforts, and supporting prototype builds and testing phases.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Produce drawings for equipment such as generators and distribution systems.

  • Support and contribute to the mechanical design of systems and support structures.

  • Provide engineering support during prototype, testing, and qualification phases.

  • Conduct design reviews and manage configuration in collaboration with engineering teams.

Requirements:

  • Over 5 years’ experience in design engineering, particularly with generators and distribution equipment.

  • Proficient in AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS.

  • Familiarity with MOD and Defence Standards.

  • Understanding of manufacturing processes for military-grade equipment.

  • Must hold or be eligible for BPSS clearance.


The next step


We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person to our growing business. We are aware that you may not ‘tick all the boxes’, but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.